Australia restricts Sri Lanka to 65-2, 328 short of victory in on day 4 of 1st test

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

HOBART, Australia — Australia leads Sri Lanka by 328 runs heading into the final day of the first test, setting the tourists a challenging victory target before restricting them to a second-innings 65-2.

Australia captain Michael Clarke helped his side to 278-9 and a target of 393 before Shane Watson and Mitchell Starc removed the Sri Lanka openers before close of play Monday.

Kumar Sangakkara (18) and Mahela Jayawardene (5) were the unbeaten batsmen, intent on staying at the crease rather than scoring. Jayawardene faced 25 balls before his first run.

The highest successful run chase in 10 previous tests at Bellerive Oval was Australia’s 369-6 against Pakistan in 1999. Sri Lanka has never won in Australia and has never successfully chased more than 352.

02:23ET 17-12-12

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