Australia is on their way to 2nd test, as the middle order batsmen Shaun Marsh (87) and Mr. Cricket Michael Hussey (76). They both scored unbeaten 148 runs stand for fourth wicket as Australia move to a commanding position by the end second day of second test in Pallekele on Friday, in reply to Sri Lanka’s 174 in their first innings.
Australia finish their day at 264/3 stumps.
Shaun Marsh, who replaced Ricky Ponting was just 13 run short of what will be his debut century. Meanwhile Hussey continued his good form followed by his match-winning knock of 95 in the first Test in Galle. Australia looked satte of bother when their skipper Michael Clarke (13) went back to dressing room in the bowling of Welegedara, where the tourists were on 116/3.
Michael Hussey was all praise for his West Australian team-mate Shaun Marsh, saying he is rock-solid in the middle. Hussey added that he played really well and he batted with tremendous concentration. It was tough to score runs out there as the Sri Lankans bowled very tight lines.
Coming to Sri Lankan bowling, captain Tillakaratne Dilshan has tried seven bowlers which includes part-timers Kumar Sangakkara and Thilan Samaraweera to break the partnership od Marsh and Hussey but failed find the break.
Aussies started the day with Shane Watson (36) and Philip Hughes (23), Watson gfaced lone delivery in second day and other partner Hufges scored other 13 and perished to Randiv. Chanaka Welegedara, Suranga Lakmal and Suraj Randiv have sahred a wicket each.
Australia lead the series with 1-0 in the 3-match series.
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