Australia hit back with a day of dominance in the third Test against Sri Lanka to close in on a series win, with Phillip Hughes' unbeaten century guiding them back into the lead.
Sri Lanka moved to a position of comfort at 428 for six and a lead of 112 runs at stumps on day three to the third and final Test in Colombo on Sunday, but will rue the fact that none of their good starts graduated to knocks of great proportions.
Sri Lanka claimed the upper hand in the third Test against Australia in Colombo, as they shaded all three sessions on the third day and closed on 166 for two.
Sri Lanka methodically justified captain Tillakaratne Dilshan's decision to bowl first before Shaun Marsh and Michael Hussey held up their charge as Australia reached 235 for five at stumps on day one to the third and final Test.
The pressure is on Sri Lanka as Tillakaratne Dilshan looks to avoid a second series defeat, with 20 Australian wickets looking like a tough ask.