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Perera's ten spins Australia to 229-run defeat

Australia began the third day in Galle at 25 for 3, with Steven Smith and David Warner at the crease, chasing an improbable 413 for victory  Associated Press
Warner was the first to go when he missed an arm ball from Dilruwan Perera and fell lbw for 41 off 31 balls  AFP
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Steven Smith then popped a catch to short leg off Perera as Australia slipped to 80 for 5  AFP
When Adam Voges was bowled after a failed reverse sweep, Perera had a five-wicket haul and Australia were 123 for 7  Associated Press
Mitchell Starc chipped in with a few meaty blows, before he was bowled by Rangana Herath for 26 off 31 balls  Associated Press
Perera then dismissed Josh Hazlewood to claim his sixth scalp of the innings and tenth of the match  Associated Press
When Kusal Mendis showed sharp reflexes at short leg to run-out Peter Nevill, Australia were bowled out for 183  Associated Press
Sri Lanka completed a 229-run victory inside three days to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-Test series  AFP
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