(Reuters) -A clinical Australia took a little over three days to pound Sri Lanka by nine wickets in the second test and complete a 2-0 series sweep in Galle on Sunday. Australia's first series victory in Sri Lanka since 2011 is a timely boost for a team that will be defending their World Test Championship (WTC) title in the final against South Africa in June.

Australia wrapped up a comprehensive 2-0 series victory over Sri Lanka, sealing the second test with a commanding nine-wicket win in Galle.

Steve Smith, who has been leading the Australian cricket team in Pat Cummins's absence, has led his team to a historic 2-0 victory. Smith's team accomplished the feat during the Test series against Sri Lanka, winning the second match by nine wickets.

(Reuters) -Australia beat Sri Lanka by nine wickets inside four days of the second test to complete a 2-0 series sweep in Galle on Sunday. Replying to Sri Lanka's first innings score of 257, Australia made 414 riding hundreds by skipper Steve Smith and Alex Carey to take charge of the contest.

Australia is edging towards a 2-0 series sweep over Sri Lanka after Alex Carey’s breathtaking century propelled the visitors into a formidable position in the second test.

Australia finally conquered Sri Lanka after a siege lasting eight days over two Test matches. It means they will head to the world Test championship final as firm favourites.

Australia put on a clinical display on the third day of the second test against Sri Lanka, leaving the hosts teetering at 211-8 and holding a slender lead of just 54 runs on Saturday. The visitors will try to wrap up the Sri Lankan innings early on the fourth morning and chase down the target in a bid to complete a 2-0 series sweep.

Australia. Nathan Lyon 4/82 (26) Sri Lanka vs Australia Live Score: OUT! CAUGHT! Australia have just taken nine balls to get the