Here are the highlights of Day 1 of the first Test match between Australia and Sri Lanka played at the Galle International Stadium, Galle on Wednesday, January 29. ( More Cricket News)

Stand-in captain Steven Smith scored his 10,000th Test run before completing the momentous occasion with a majestic century, while Usman Khawaja reached his 16th ton as Australia were rewarded for an aggressive approach against a spin-heavy Sri Lanka attack on a slow Galle surface.

Steve Smith hit his 35th Test century against Sri Lanka in Galle. He has been fantastic with the bat alongside Usman Khawaja and is also leading the side in Pat Cummins' absence. Sri Lanka meanwhile looked clueless as all their efforts have gone in vain so far.

Usman Khawaja's first Test century in almost two years and Steve Smith joining a prestigious group of all-time greats were the individual high points, but Australia's batting dominance on return to Asian conditions provided the story of day one against Sri Lanka at Galle.

Steve Smith became the 15th member of test cricket's 10,000-run club as he and opener Usman Khawaja smashed hundreds to help Australia rack up 330 for two on the opening day of the first test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Wednesday.

The 35-year-old, captaining the side in the absence of Pat Cummins, needed just one run in Galle to reach the milestone in Galle.

After reaching the landmark of 10,000 runs in the first ball of his knock, Steve Smith went on to smash a century as Australia scored 330/2 on the opening day.

Australia batters Steve Smith and Usman Khawaja smashed centuries on day 1 of the first Test match against Sri Lanka at Galle.