Sri Lanka beat Australia in 1st Test Match - World record set by Australia

[ManOfSussex]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/36931895

First Test, Pallekele, day five
Sri Lanka 117 & 353: Mendis 176, Starc 4-84
Australia 203 & 161: Smith 55, Herath 5-54
Sri Lanka won by 106 runs

Chasing 268 for victory in the first Test, Australia were all out for 161, their innings including a record 154 consecutive deliveries without a run. That's over 25 overs!

 

[dangull]

I think Australia were also the first team to lose a test match after forcing the follow on. Headingley 1981, Botham, Willis and all that.

 

[ManOfSussex]

I think Australia were also the first team to lose a test match after forcing the follow on. Headingley 1981, Botham, Willis and all that.

They were, but in 1894.

 

[KingKev]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/36931895

First Test, Pallekele, day five
Sri Lanka 117 & 353: Mendis 176, Starc 4-84
Australia 203 & 161: Smith 55, Herath 5-54
Sri Lanka won by 106 runs

Chasing 268 for victory in the first Test, Australia were all out for 161, their innings including a record 154 consecutive deliveries without a run. That's over 25 overs!

Yes incredible. Between them Nevill and O'Keefe scored 13 off 213 balls including 2 fours! O'Keefe had one scoring shot (a four) in 98 balls!!! I'd have £5 on me doing better than that, and I was king blocker when I played....(at a very poor level, admittedly)

 

[dangull]

They were, but in 1894.

Oh ok. I wasn't far off though

 

[Gwylan]

It's a fantastic effort. I held the club record for the last team I played for - 54 balls without scoring a run - Australia's effort makes me look like Adam Gilchrist in comparison.

I doff my cap

 

[Mackenzie]

Proper cricket. Sussex take note.

 

[studio150]

I think Australia were also the first team to lose a test match after forcing the follow on. Headingley 1981, Botham, Willis and all that.

In fact Australia have lost 3 tests when asking the other team to follow on. Twice v England and Once v India

 

[dangull]

In fact Australia have lost 3 tests when asking the other team to follow on. Twice v England and Once v India

Yeah I remember the India one, which brought comparisons to 1981. Maybe the first time that happened in the modern era.

 

[Triggaaar]

Chasing 268 for victory in the first Test, Australia were all out for 161, their innings including a record 154 consecutive deliveries without a run. That's over 25 overs!

****ing hell!

Who said cricket was dull?

 

[warmleyseagull]

Unusual for a team surrendering an 86 first innings lead to win as well.

 

[dazzer6666]

Yes incredible. Between them Nevill and O'Keefe scored 13 off 213 balls including 2 fours! O'Keefe had one scoring shot (a four) in 98 balls!!! I'd have £5 on me doing better than that, and I was king blocker when I played....(at a very poor level, admittedly)

O'Keefe had torn a hamstring bowling and literally couldn't run......

 

[Triggaaar]

O'Keefe had torn a hamstring bowling and literally couldn't run......

Are runners not allowed anymore?

 

[ManOfSussex]

Are runners not allowed anymore?

Not since 2011 in international cricket.

 

[Triggaaar]

Not since 2011 in international cricket.

I like to keep my finger on the pulse.

 

[Stat Brother]

and yet it was still more exciting than the Albion's transfer window activity.

 

[knocky1]

They were, but in 1894.

Nearly caught me out reading 1984. You may as well State the match and save me a Google.

 

[Pavilionaire]

Yes incredible. Between them Nevill and O'Keefe scored 13 off 213 balls including 2 fours! O'Keefe had one scoring shot (a four) in 98 balls!!! I'd have £5 on me doing better than that, and I was king blocker when I played....(at a very poor level, admittedly)

The lad O'Keefe - he could be the new Yardy. Sign him up for 2017!

 

[colinz]

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QUOTEI think Australia were also the first team to lose a test match after forcing the follow on. Headingley 1981, Botham, Willis and all that.]

England were 500 to 1, to win when Oz started their innings. Marsh & Lillee liked the odds so they both placed bets.
Don't know if they were pissed off when losing their wickets.

Marsh was out spoken about about Chris Cairns during Cairns' recent match fixing trial.

 

[ManOfSussex]

Another Saturday, another test match defeat for the Aussies to Sri Lanka - lost by 229 runs this time

http://www.espncricinfo.com/sri-lanka-v-australia-2016/engine/match/995453.html