29 Aug 2009

Blackcaps must keep Sri Lanka at the crease to force draw

9:35 am on 29 August 2009

The New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor says the Blackcaps must force Sri Lanka to bat as long as possible if they're to salvage a draw from the second cricket test in Colombo.

Rain ended play on the third day with Sri Lanka at 157 for two in the second innings.

The home-side resume play today leading by 339 runs and Ross Taylor says the Blackcaps must keep the hosts at the crease for as long as they can.