COLOMBO, Aug 25, 2011 (AFP) – Australian quick bowler Trent Copeland increased his hopes of creation his Test entrance in a arriving array opposite Sri Lanka with a five-wicket transport in a use compare upon Thursday.
Copeland, 25, accomplished with 5-47 off twenty overs as a tourists bowled out a Sri Lanka Board XI for 258 in a initial innings upon a opening day of a three-day diversion in Colombo.
Paceman Ryan Harris as well as left-arm spinner Michael Beer bagged dual wickets apiece, whilst off-spinner Nathan Lyon took a single wicket.
Australia were twenty-six for no detriment in reply during stumps.
The three-Test array starts in Galle subsequent Wednesday, with a superfluous dual matches to be played in Pallekele (September 8-12) as well as Colombo (Sept 16-20).
The hosts done an considerable begin after electing to bat as Tharanga Paranavitana (49) as well as Lahiru Thirimanne (32) put upon 82 runs for a opening wicket prior to Copeland struck twice.
The Australian paceman pennyless a partnership when he had Thirimanne held by wicket-keeper Brad Haddin as well as afterwards trapped Paranavitana leg-before.
The hosts were absolutely placed during 170-2 following a 72-run mount for a third wicket in between Dinesh Chandimal (59) as well as Bhanuka Rajapaksa (21) though mislaid 4 wickets in a space of twelve runs, with Copeland receiving three.
Brief scores:
Sri Lanka Board XI 1st innings 258 (D. Chandimal 59, T. Paranavitana 49, T. Perera 36, L. Thirimanne 32, B. Rajapaksa 21; T. Copeland 5-47, R. Harris 2-39, M. Beer 2-42, N. Lyon 1-71) Australia 1st innings 26-0 (P. Hughes twenty-four not out)
Aussie paceman Copeland stakes Test claim
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