Steve Smith hit his 36th test century and shared an unbeaten 239-run partnership with Alex Carey as Australia powered to 330-3 at stumps on day two of the second cricket test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Friday.

Sri Lanka (257, 8-211) went to stumps on Day 3 of the second Test only 54 runs ahead of Australia (414) in their second innings, with Kusal Mendis (48 not out) their last recognised batter. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Steve Smith’s amazing catch.

Alex Carey joins Steve Smith in raising his bat as a massive partnership puts Australia 73 runs ahead with seven wickets in hand in the first innings after day two of the second Test.

Captain Steve Smith produced a batting masterclass against spin bowling as he and Alex Carey smashed unbeaten hundreds to power Australia to a commanding 330 for three on day two of the second and final test in Galle on Friday.

Commanding centuries from Steve Smith and Alex Carey gave Australia a dominating lead at stumps on day two of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Friday.

Australia’s batters have feasted on Sri Lanka’s bowling, racking up milestones and dominance on a rain-curtailed opening day of the first test in Galle.

Smith, who surpassed 10,000 Test runs in the first match of the series, survived an lbw review from the first ball he faced and eventually ended the day on 120 not out

Steve Smith hits his 36th Test century as Australia dominate Sri Lanka on day two of the second Test in Galle.

Steve Smith and Alex Carey powered Australia to a formidable 414 all out Saturday in their first innings of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. Sri Lanka, who were earlier bowled out for 257,