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The 2025 Australia tour of Sri Lanka is underway, and contrary to expectations of a trial by spin for the visitors, the Aussies have taken firm control of the first Test in Galle. Star batter Steve Smith notched up his 35th Test century, but it was Usman Khawaja who stole the show with a historic double century, reinforcing Australia’s authority over the hostsꦦ.
Usman Khawaja’s record-breaking knock
Khawaja’s unbeaten 204 not out (at Lunch on Day 2) has etched his name into the record books, making him only the third batsman in the 21st century to register a Test double century after turning 38. The experienced left-hander now finds himself in elite company alongside West Indies’ Shivnarine Chanderpaul and Pakistan’s Younis Khan, who achie🔯ved similar milestones in 2012 and 201𝓰6, respectively.
Chanderpaul’s unbeaten 203 against Bangladesh came at the age of 38 years and 89 days, while Younis smashed 218 against England at 38 years and 256 days. Khawaja now becomes the 12th player in Test history to achieve this feat beyond the age of 38, joining cricketing greats like Don Bradman, Jack Hobbs, Graham Gooch and Vinoo Mankad.
With his incredible innings, Khawaja has once again proven his value as one of Australia’s most reliable batters in Test cricket. His knock has given the visitors a commanding position in the match, leaving Sri Lanka struggling to contain the relentless Australian charge.
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Here are the reactions of fans:
In 2016, wꦅas dismissed twice on the same day in Galle & they said Uzzy can’t play spin & here he is in 2025, dominating spin & becoming the first Australian to score a Test double ton 𓄧in Sri Lanka. What a story, Usman Khawaja
— Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07)
🚨 USMAN KHAWAJA DOUBLE CENTURY 🚨
It's the first of his Test career and the first ever by an Australian in Sri Lanka!
— 7Cricket (@7Cricket)
Usman Khawaja became the 2nd oldest Australian to score a double century in Test cricket at 38 years, just behind the legendary Don Bradman, who score⛄d a double century at 39.
— Vijay Anaparthi (@VijayCricketFan)
The first Test double by an Australi﷽an batter in Sri Lanka…!!
Take a bow, Usman Tariq Khawaja. 🙌
— Nawaz 🇵🇰 (@Rnawaz31888)
And there it is! 💯💯👏👏
Double Hundred 🧜for Usman Khawaja which came💛 in 290 balls including 16 fours and 1 six against Sri Lanka in the 1st Test in Galle. 🫡
What a legend, What a player! 🇦🇺🐐
— Saabir Zafar (@Saabir_Saabu01)
Usman Khawaja is the 3rd oldest batter to score a ♕Test double hundred in the 21st century 👊🏏
— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
Usman Khawaja becomes 14th oldest Test player to hit a double hundred.
Here is the full List— Manish (@Money_sh_)
What a spectacular double ton by Usman Khawaja.
The kind of comeback knock he was waiting for.
Truly magnificent 🫡— IPL (@WatchIPLvideos)
First Double hundred in Te꧃st cricket for Usm𒆙an Khawaja 🏏👊
— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
What a way to answer your critics. After getting Bumrah-ed in BGT, Usman Khawaja has found his mojo back with an unbeaten double century. What a knock from people's champ
— U M A R (@Agrumpycomedian)
First Double Hundred For Usman Khawaja
— زماں (@Delhiite_)
Usman Khawaja at 38+, scoring a magnificent 200+ in a Test match, is a t🅠estament to his class, patience, and ♓hunger for runs. A timeless cricketer delivering yet another masterclass!
— Dheeraj Singh (@Dheerajsingh_)
