Nathan Lyon has gone past Shane Warne 's 59 wickets to become Australia's most successful Test bowler against Sri Lanka. The 37-year-old spinner achieved the feat in the second Test at the Galle International Stadium. He sent Kusal Mendis back on the fourth day, taking his 60th Test wicket against Sri Lanka.

Nathan Lyon surpassed Shane Warne to become Australia's highest wicket-taker in Test cricket against Sri Lanka, claiming 60 wickets. His instrumental performance helped Australia secure a 2-0 series win in Galle.

Nathan Lyon (3-80) and Matthew Kuhnemann (4-52) spun their webs around the Sri Lanka batters and will be happy with the advantage they have created for their side heading into Day 4