Travis Head gave Australia a rollicking start with a quickfire 57 of just 40 balls studded with 10 fours and a six. The start laid the foundation for Khawaja and Smith to build on and by the end of the day Australia had amassed a massive 330/2. Sri Lanka were average with their bowling and missed chances in the field too and in the process allowed Australia a mighty grip on the game.
At Stumps Usman Khawaja was unbeaten on 147 while Steve Smith who scored his 10000th run in Test cricket was unconquered on 104.