Sri Lanka v Australia, 2nd Test, Pallekele, 5th day
Rain helps Sri Lanka to a draw
Sri Lanka lost a big wicket early on the fifth day as Kumar Sangakkara edged to Michael Clarke at slip without adding to his overnight score•AFP
Thilan Samaraweera led Sri Lanka's resistance with a dogged 43 during a phase that included an hour-long rain stoppage•AFP
Sri Lanka were six down and the lead in double digits when the rain returned, much to Michael Clarke's frustration. No more play was possible and the teams headed to the final Test with the series 1-0 in Australia's favour•AFP
Mahela Jayawardene followed ten overs later leaving Sri Lanka on shaky ground•AFP
Shane Watson once again showed his worth as a bowler, removing Samaraweera, as Australia pursued a 2-0 series lead•AFP
Ryan Harris was once again the best of the Australian bowlers, getting the wickets of Sangakkara and Prasanna Jayawardene•AFP