Sri Lanka bowled out for 104 against Australia

According to the fresh reports from the center of Galle cricket ground, a superb five-wicket haul for Nathan Lyon - including a wicket with his very first ball - has put Australia in a leading command on day two of their opening Test against Sri Lanka.

Lyon has took 5-34 off 15 overs as Sri Lanka crumbled to be all out for 105 in their first innings at Galle, the South Australian claiming the milestone with an athletic caught and bowled to dismiss Chanaka Welegedara (1).

The 23-year-old off-spinner's display was his first five-wicket haul in his short career and is the best bowling performance on Test debut by an Australian since Jason Krejza's 8-215 in Nagpur in 2008.

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Australia lost early wickets against Sri Lanka in 1st Test match

According to some fresh reports from the cricket, Australia lost the wickets of its two opening batsmen cheaply before lunch on the opening day of the first cricket Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Wednesday.

Australia captain has won the toss and decided to bat first, were 76 for two at the break with Ricky Ponting and skipper Michael Clarke on 21 runs each, the pair having put on 40 for the third wicket.

The start was delayed by an hour due to overnight rains, but coverings ensured the wicket and the outfield remained dry.