SL vs Aus 2025: The Netizens Go Berserk As USman Khawaja Smashes Double Ton vs. Sri Lanka in the 1st test

Sri Lanka’s 2025 tour is in progress and as opposed to the expectations of a rotation trial for visitors, the Aussies have taken a steady first test control over Galle. Star Steve Smith noted his 35th test century but were USman Khawaja who stole the show with a historical double century, reinforcing Australia’s power to the hosts.

The bump of USman Khawaja

Khawaja’s undefeated 204 is not out (lunch on day 2) has been named his name in record books, making him only the third Batsman in the 21st century to record a double century test after turning 38. Elite Company alongside the western India Shivnarine Chanderpaul and Pakistan Younis khanwhich achieved similar milestones in 2012 and 2016, respectively.

Chanderpaul’s undefeated 203 against Bangladesh came at the age of 38 and 89 days, while Younis broke 218 against England in 38 years and 256 days. Khawaja now becomes the 12th player in the history of testing to achieve this achievement beyond the age of 38, bringing together the big crickets like Don Bradman, Jack Hobbs, Graham Goch and Vinoo manadad.

With his incredible Innings, Khawaja has once again proven his value as one of Australia’s most reliable strokes in the Test Cricket. His blow gave visitors an administrative position in the race, letting Sri Lanka struggle to contain the relentless Australian category.

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Here are the reactions of the fans:

In 2016, @Uz_khawaja He was rejected twice the same day in Galle and said that Uzzy could not play Spin & here is 2025, dominating the spin and becoming the first Australian to score a double tone in Sri Lanka. What story, USman Khawaja #Slvaus pic.twitter.com/ow1yavjmhr

– Bharat Sundaresan (@BeastieBoy07) January 30, 2025

🚨 USMAN KHAWAJA Double Century 🚨

He is the first of his trial career and the first of an Australian in Sri Lanka! pic.twitter.com/6rd10xfkfe

– 7Cricket (@7Cricket) January 30, 2025

USman Khawaja became the 2nd older Australian to score a double century in the test cricket at 38 years, just behind the legendary Don Bradman, who scored a double century at 39. pic.twitter.com/ttn09kcmpm

– Vijay Anaparthi (@vijayCricketfan) January 30, 2025

The first test double from an Australian beat in Sri Lanka … !!

Get a bow, USMan Tariq Khawaja. 🙌 pic.twitter.com/aoyzjta6mw

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And there it is! 💯💯👏👏

Double hundred for USman Khawaja who came to 290 balls, including 16 four and 1 six against Sri Lanka in the 1st test in Galle. 🫡

What a legend, what a player! 🇦🇺🐐#Shankoze #Slvaus #Sauce pic.twitter.com/kr9bjkpuda

– Saar Zafar (@ Sahir_saab01) January 30, 2025

USman Khawaja is the 3rd oldest stroke to score a double one hundred test in the 21st century 👊🏏#Cricket #Slvaus #Youniskhan #Shivnarinechanderpaul #Shankoze @Uz_khawaja pic.twitter.com/ih5zdglcet

– Crickettimes.com (@Crickettimeshq) January 30, 2025

USman Khawaja becomes a 14th older test player to hit a double one hundred.
Here’s the full list#Ausvsl #Slvaus #Khawaja #Usman pic.twitter.com/ugkecqt0

– Manish (@money_sh_) January 30, 2025

What a striking double tone by USman Khawaja.
The kind of return hit that he was waiting for.
Really lovely 🫡#Slvaus

– IPL (@watchiplvideos) January 30, 2025

First double one hundred in a test cricket for USMAN KHAWAJA 🏏👊#Cricket #Shankoze #Slvaus pic.twitter.com/utiivf2xtu

– Crickettimes.com (@Crickettimeshq) January 30, 2025

What way to answer your critics. After taking the Bumrah-Es in the BGT, USman Khawaja found his mojo back with an undefeated double century. What hit by people’s champion #Ausvsl pic.twitter.com/pojbm5jub0

– umar (@agrumpycomedian) January 30, 2025

First double one hundred for USman Khawaja pic.twitter.com/fill3anntl

– month (@Delhiite_) January 30, 2025

USman Khawaja at 38+, noting a wonderful 200+ in a test race, is a proof of class, patience and hunger for running. A timeless cricket that still provides a masterclass!

– Dheeraj Singh (@Dherajsingh_) January 30, 2025

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