Australia took control on day one of the third Test against Sri Lanka by dismissing the tourists for 294 in Sydney.
Having enjoyed a good start to their innings, going in for tea on 169-4, the Sri Lankans crumbled in the final session of the day.
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Despite a Lahiru Thirimanne 91 and 72 runs from captain Mahela Jayawardene, Sri Lanka failed to create a commanding score with the bat, as Jackson Bird starred with the ball, taking four wickets for 41.
Jayawardene ended his innings when he was caught out by Michael Clarke off a delivery from Mitchell Starc.
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Sri Lanka, who resumed the second session of the day on 80-2, lost Thilan Samaraweera soon after, as he was trapped lbw by Peter Siddle.
Starc took three wickets while Siddle helped himself to two, as the hosts dominated day one.
Play resumes in Sydney on day two tomorrow.
Matt Cotton
