Australian cricketer Alex Carey became the first from his team to score 150 runs in Asian conditions, surpassing Adam Gilchrist's previous record. Achieving this in the second Test against Sri Lanka, Carey's performance helped Australia reach 330/3. His innings ended at 156 runs, setting a strong lead for his team.
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