Sri Lanka's tremendous fightback unfolded against the backdrop of major anti-government protests in the country

Sri Lanka have stayed in the game, but with batting likely to get tougher in the next few days, they might have conceded the advantage already

Ash Gardner: "We are really confident of being able to set any type of score and chase any down"

It would mean Pat Cummins being the lone frontline quick, supported by Cameron Green

Visitors target back-to-back series win in Asia; Hosts drop Lasith Embuldeniya, with four others out after contracting Covid-19

Opposition players around the world are posing similar questions about the remarkable style of play

The tournament will overlap with the AFLW and with both having their finals the same weekend

With the 14-game regular season completed among the 18 counties, here is a look back at some of the highlights

A look at some of the key elements of their performance which came together in Galle

The allrounder could play his first Test in five years having not played first-class cricket since 2019

The offspinner returns to Galle, the scene of his Test debut, as one of the most prolific Australian bowlers

Australia need to rejig their middle order if Head isn't available for the Galle Test

The batters have stumbled in the ODIs and things are unlikely to get any easier

The visitors' spinners were handled with ease in Colombo leaving Aaron Finch with issues to ponder

His century stand with Mendis headlined a record Sri Lanka chase against Australia

Ashton Agar is also struggling with a side strain, just like Stoinis

Kane Richardson the latest quick to the sidelined with injury in Sri Lanka

The visitors' depth is being tested by injury but the pressure will be on Sri Lanka's top order

Injuries have altered plans, but Andrew McDonald is keen for players to be in action rather than carrying drinks

Head coach believes team had been "really good over a period of time'" before Shanaka changed the course of the game