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Australian face uphill task as Sri Lankan spinners dominate

<p>Australia faced an uphill struggle to save the first Test against Sri Lanka&rsquo;s rampant spinners after losing three early second innings wickets yesterday while trying to chase down a formidable target of 268 here yesterday</p>

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SL's Lakshan Sandakan (second from left) celebrates the wicket of Australia's Joe Burns in Pallekele yesterday.

SL's Lakshan Sandakan (second from left) celebrates the wicket of Australia's Joe Burns in Pallekele yesterday.

Pallekele: Australia faced an uphill struggle to save the first Test against Sri Lanka’s rampant spinners after losing three early second innings wickets yesterday while trying to chase down a formidable target of 268 here yesterday.

SL's Lakshan Sandakan (second from left) celebrates the wicket of Australia’s Joe Burns in Pallekele yesterday. Pic/AFP
SL’s Lakshan Sandakan (second from left) celebrates the wicket of Australia’s Joe Burns in Pallekele yesterday. PIC/AFP

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