Australia vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test Day 1: Smith and Labuschagne centuries lead Aussies

Former Australian captain Steve Smith has finally raised his bat to the heavens after more than a year.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 17: Steve Smith of Australia celebrates scoring a half century during day two of the Second Test match in the Ashes series between Australia and England at the Adelaide Oval on December 17, 2021 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Kalisz/Getty Images)

Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith have guided Australia into a dominant position on the opening day of the second Test in Galle.

The dynamic duo both registered centuries with Labuschagne's his first outside of Australian shores.

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For Smith the century ends an 18-month long drought with his last triple-figure score coming against India in January 2021.

Australia's other batsmen failed to capitalise on the favourable batting conditions with Usman Khawaja knocked over for 37 runs the next best.

The Aussies finished the opening day's play at 5/298.

Recap the action below.