Dominant Australia achieve big lead

Dec 27, 2012

The second day began poorly for Sri Lanka, with pace bowler Chanaka Welegedara leaving the field after suffering a hamstring injury•AFP

With Shane Watson, Clarke added 194 runs•Getty Images

Sri Lanka could not pick up wickets in a flurry though. One of the highlights for them on the day was Rangana Herath's one-handed catch to dismiss Michael Hussey•Getty Images

Overnight batsman Michael Clarke built for Australia•Getty Images

Clarke got to another century in 2012, claiming the Australian record for the most Test runs in a year along the way•Getty Images

Mitchell Johnson consolidated Australia's position in the game, adding 73 unbeaten runs to stretch their lead to 284 by stumps•Getty Images

The Australia batsmen were not always comfortable and played a handful of poor strokes•AFP