Galle to host two-Test series during Australia’s tour of Sri Lanka | Cricket News

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Australia will play both the Tests on their tour of Sri Lanka next year at the Galle International Stadium.
Australia will play two Tests and a one-off ODI on their tour of the island nation in January-February 2025.
Sri Lanka Cricket finalized the venue for the two Tests on Friday while the ODI venue is yet to be decided.
The opening Test match is scheduled to start on January 29, followed by the second Test beginning February 6. The ODI will be played on February 13.
The Tests will be part of ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 cycle. Currently, India lead the standings, with Australia in second position and Sri Lanka occupying the third place.
The previous Australian tour to Sri Lanka in 2022 included matches across all formats. Sri Lanka emerged victorious in the ODI series, while Australia claimed the T20I series. The Test series ended in a draw with each team securing one win.
FIXTURES
Jan 29 to Feb 2: First Test – Galle
Feb 6 to 10: Second Test – Galle
Feb 13: ODI – Venue TBC