The first match of the ICC World Test Championship series between the Sri Lankan cricket team and the Australian cricket team got underway earlier today in Galle. The home team won the toss and batted first but got all out for 212 runs on Day 1 itself. Later in the day, Sri Lanka took three wickets, including that of Steve Smith.
Speaking of the first innings, the Sri Lankan cricket team lost wickets at regular intervals. They could not build a big partnership. Wicket-keeper batter Niroshan Dickwella scored a fifty and helped the islanders finish with 212 runs on the board.
Angelo Mathews supported him with a 71-ball 39. Australian spinners enjoyed bowling in Galle earlier today. Nathan Lyon picked up a five-wicket haul, while Mitchell Swepson dismissed three Sri Lankan batters. In reply, the Australian cricket team ended Day 1 at 98/3.
Opening batter Usman Khawaja scored 47 runs. He remained not out till the end of the day’s play, but during the first day’s action, he was involved in a terrible mix-up with his teammate Steve Smith. On the first ball of the 20th over, Smith looked for a flick but failed to connect it. The fielding team appealed for an LBW as the ball traveled towards the point region.
Usman Khawaja was interested in a run, but there was some confusion. Steve Smith came running halfway down the track only for Khawaja to turn back. Smith had to return to the dressing room after scoring only six runs off 11 balls.
Fans on Twitter react to the run-out of Steve Smith
Here are some of the top Twitter reactions to Steve Smith getting run-out after a terrible mix-up on Day 1 against Sri Lanka:
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— England’s Barmy Army (@TheBarmyArmy) June 29, 2022
Utter stuff up. Not sure I’ve ever seen Steve Smith that filthy. #SLvAUS
— Kirsty Trimper (@ktrimpie) June 29, 2022
Same bro, got runout just not on 22 yards pitch…
— Sphu_taeV🥀 (@Taelicious_49) June 29, 2022
Hugs to you ❤️ @stevesmith49 pic.twitter.com/7FFnayhMAW
A range of emotions from Steve Smith as he walks back and none of them are of any kind of endearment towards Usman Khawaja. Fortunately, Australia have two team buses. Don’t expect the two to be in the same one tonight #SLvAus pic.twitter.com/5TzruZsUMd
— Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) June 29, 2022
Steve Smith usually doesn't lose his cool.
— CricketNext (@cricketnext) June 29, 2022
No, not today.#AUSvsSL https://t.co/rjUhKuprAb
Steve Smith was left absolutely furious at Khawaja!#SLvAUS #SteveSmithhttps://t.co/gU0wVJ1iQ1
— HT Sports (@HTSportsNews) June 29, 2022
Steve Smith waiting for Usman Khawaja in dressing room: #AUSvsSL pic.twitter.com/4kZVhCXqbc
— Preeti Chauhan✨ (@Preetiii49) June 29, 2022
Heartbreak 💔
— Australia's Army 🇦🇺 (@TheAussiesArmy) June 29, 2022
This is never going to end well.@stevesmith49 run out. Australia three down #SLvAUS pic.twitter.com/JUGp4i8mXE
Australia in Tests when Steve Smith has been run out
— Arnav Singh (@Arnavv43) June 29, 2022
Wins : 2
Draws : 2
Losses : 0
5th time Steve Smith has been run out in Tests#AUSvsSL#SLvAUS#Cricket pic.twitter.com/cxjt2uyDiZ
Another disappointment for Steve Smith. #SteveSmith #JoeRoot #ViratKohli #kanewilliamson #UsmanKhawaja #SLvsAUS #SLvAUS #PatCummins #TestCricket #Cricket #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/MePCcBYHgj
— Fantasy Sports King (@FantasySportsK1) June 29, 2022
