Australia completed a 2-0 series victory over Sri Lanka after winning the second Test at the Bellerive Oval by 96 runs despite a battling 192 from Kumar Sangakkara.
Sri Lanka will chase a victory target 260 runs on the final day of the second Test against Australia with seven wickets remaining.
Sri Lanka were bowled out for 246 in their first innings on day three of the second Test against Australia in Hobart, handing the hosts a 296-run lead.
Adam Gilchrist became the first batsman to hit 100 sixes in Test cricket on Saturday as Australia once again posted a dominant total of 542 for five before declaring.
Phil Jaques and Michael Hussey each racked up their second Test ton on the trot as the mighty Aussies put Sri Lanka to the sword, on day one of the second Test in Hobart today.
The Aussies wrapped up their 13th Test win on the trot with a huge win over poor old Sri Lanka in Brisbane on Monday. Oh yeah, and Brett Lee walked away with the man of the match award.
Australia require five more wickets on Monday to wrap up an innings victory in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Brisbane.
Sri Lanka are staring at defeat in the first Test in Brisbane as they trail Australia by 260 runs with two days to go having been made to follow on.
Michael Clarke led the way with an unbeaten 145 as Australia posted a commanding first-innings total on the second day of the first Test.
Phil Jaques made an instant impression as Justin Langer's replacement as Australia ended day one of the first Test against Sri Lanka on 242-3.