Usman Khawaja hammers his maiden double-century in Tests: Key stats
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Usman Khawaja has smashed his maiden double-century in Tests.
He attained the landmark on Day 2 of the first Test between Sri Lanka and Australia in Galle.
Australia resumed Day 2 on on 330/2 after 81.1 overs were possible yesterday.
Khawaja started his exploits with an 147*. Steve Smith was unbeaten on 104.
On Day 2, Smith perished for 141 before Khawaja marched ahead.
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Khawaja has dominated the Lankans
Alongside Smith, Khawaja deflated the Sri Lankan bowlers on Day 1.
Day 2 continued in the same vein as both players cashed on.
After a watchful first few overs, Khawaja hit the first four of the day right after crossing 150. He played his shots and handled spin beautifully.
Once Smith departed (141), Josh Inglis joined Khawaja. A rapid 74-run stand followed.
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A stunning 266-run stand on offer
Khawaja and Smith ended with a 266-run partnership. It's now the 2nd-highest stand in Sri Lanka-Australia Tests (any wicket). Travis Head and Joe Burns' 308-run stand in Canberra (4th wicket) remains the highest tally.
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2nd Australian to slam a double-century against SL in Tests
As per ESPNcricinfo, Khawaja has become the 2nd Aussie batter to smash a double-century versus Sri Lanka in Tests.
He joins Michael Slater, who hit 216 runs at the WACA in Perth, 1995.
Meanwhile, Khawaja is the 3rd batter in Sri Lanka vs Australia Tests to hit a double-century after Slater and Dinesh Chandimal.
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Key stats of Khawaja in Tests
Khawaja is currently unbeaten on 204 from 298 balls. He has smoked 16 fours and a six.
The southpaw has raced to 5,839 runs at 45.61. He has 16 tons and 27 fifties.
In nine matches versus Sri Lanka (15 innings), he owns 568 runs at 51.63. On Wednesday, he hammered his 2nd ton against the Lankans.
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12th batter to hit a double-century in Galle
Khawaja is now the 12th different batter to slam a double-century in Galle in Tests. He is also the 6th foreign batter to register a double-century at this venue.
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Australia are 475/3 at lunch on Day 2
Australia are 475/3 at lunch on Day 2. Besides Khawaja's unbeaten 204, debutant Inglis is nearing the fifty mark. He has smashed a fiery 44* from 46 balls. Earlier, Smith fell for 141.