SL vs AUS 2025: Netizens go berserk as Usman Khawaja smashes double ton against Sri Lanka in 1st Test

Jan 30, 2025

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Usman Khawaja double century

The 2025 Australia tour of Sri Lanka is underway, and contrary to expectations of a trial by spin for the visitors, the Aussies have taken firm control of the first Test in Galle. Star batter Steve Smith notched up his 35th Test century, but it was Usman Khawaja who stole the show with a historic double century, reinforcing Australia’s authority over the hosts.

Usman Khawaja’s record-breaking knock

Khawaja’s unbeaten 204 not out (at Lunch on Day 2) has etched his name into the record books, making him only the third batsman in the 21st century to register a Test double century after turning 38. The experienced left-hander now finds himself in elite company alongside West Indies’ Shivnarine Chanderpaul and Pakistan’s Younis Khan, who achieved similar milestones in 2012 and 2016, respectively.

Chanderpaul’s unbeaten 203 against Bangladesh came at the age of 38 years and 89 days, while Younis smashed 218 against England at 38 years and 256 days. Khawaja now becomes the 12th player in Test history to achieve this feat beyond the age of 38, joining cricketing greats like Don Bradman, Jack Hobbs, Graham Gooch and Vinoo Mankad.

With his incredible innings, Khawaja has once again proven his value as one of Australia’s most reliable batters in Test cricket. His knock has given the visitors a commanding position in the match, leaving Sri Lanka struggling to contain the relentless Australian charge.

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