Too soon to set a target for Sri Lanka, says Vernon Philander
But Sri Lankan fast bowler Lahiru Kumara thinks the visitors should be able to restrict SA to 250
How many runs is too many for Sri Lanka to chase in their second innings at Newlands? We should have an answer to that question before stumps are drawn after the third day’s play on Wednesday. But‚ for now‚ we don’t. "There’s a lot of time left in the Test and it’s a bit early to go for a target‚" Vernon Philander said after the close on Tuesday‚ which SA reached on 35 without loss — already a lead of 317. "We’ve got to respect the opposition and start well again in the morning. "Hopefully we can make a decision at lunchtime as to what’s a good target and how quickly we want to get there." Lahiru Kumara‚ the 19-year-old whose 6/122 is the best performance by a Sri Lankan fast bowler in a Test innings in SA‚ had a firmer idea of the magic number: "If we can restrict SA to 250‚ that could be realistic." SA are in control because Philander and the rest of their attack bowled superbly to snuff out Sri Lanka’s first innings for 110. That earned the home side‚ who made 392 in their first ...
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