Jayawardene plays a lone hand as Australia dominate

Nov 18, 2007

Brett Lee adopts a familiar pose as he set Sri Lanka wobbling with the wicket of Michael Vandort•Getty Images

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Mahela Jayawardene held firm, even as wickets fell at the other end•AFP

Lee congratulates Jayawardene on a superb century•Getty Images

Phil Jaques continued to be in irrepressible form as Australia pressed for runs•Getty Images

Marvan Atapattu didn't last long, falling to Lee for 25 •Getty Images

Mitchell Johnson got into the act as well, dismissing Kumar Sangakkara•AFP

Jayawardene batted with poise and flair, with the cover-drive being one of his favourite shots•Getty Images

Johnson took just one wicket, but he didn't give much away either•Getty Images

Matthew Hayden's bat broke, but Australia didn't have much to worry about as they ended the third day in a strong position•Getty Images

Stuart MacGill was among the wickets on the third afternoon•AFP

Jayawardene is delighted after getting to his hundred•Getty Images

Stuart Clark took a couple of wickets late in the innings as Sri Lanka were bundled out for 246•Getty Images