Presenting highest partnerships for Australia against Sri Lanka in Tests
What's the story
Australian batters Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith hammered Sri Lanka in the 1st Test in Galle.
The duo added a 266-run partnership in the first innings as Australia crossed the 600-run mark.
While Smith slammed his record 35th Test ton, Khawaja raced to an incredible double-century.
They have registered the second-highest partnership for Australia against Sri Lanka in Test history.
#1
Joe Burns and Travis Head: 308 runs in 2019
Joe Burns and Travis Head own the highest-ever partnership for Australia against the Lankans in Test cricket. This remains Australia's only 300-plus stand in this regard.
Burns and Head added 308 runs in their only innings together, in the 2019 Canberra Test. Notably, Australia were down to 28/3 at one stage.
The hosts, who racked up 534/5d, later won the match by 366 runs.
#2
Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith: 266 runs in 2025
As mentioned, Khawaja and Smith now occupy the second spot on this elite list.
They added a 266-run stand in the ongoing Galle Test, after Australia lost two wickets for 135 runs.
The innings-defining partnership powered Australia past 400 in the first innings.
Smith managed a 251-ball 141, while Khawaja scored 232 off 352 balls. They batted for over two sessions together.
#3
Dean Jones and Steve Waugh: 260* in 1989
Australia's third-highest Test partnership (260*) against Sri Lanka came way back in 1989.
Dean Jones and Steve Waugh paired up against a star-studded Lankan side during the 1989 Hobart Test.
The duo took Australia from 253/5 to 513/5d in the second innings. Jones and Waugh returned unbeaten.
The hosts later won the match by 173 runs after setting a target of 522.