Taylor, Williamson boost Kiwis in Sri Lanka
- Published: 25 Nov 2012 at 14.47
- Online news: Sports
Ross Taylor hit a solid century as New Zealand recovered from early blows to post a healthy 223-2 on the opening day of the second and final Test against Sri Lanka on Sunday.
Ross Taylor (L) watches in relief as Angelo Mathews drops a catch in Colombo on Sunday. Ross Taylor hit a solid century as New Zealand recovered from early blows to post a healthy 223-2 on the opening day of the second and final Test against Sri Lanka on Sunday.
The tourists were struggling at 14-2 in the fourth over before skipper Taylor (119 not out) and Kane Williamson (95 not out) propped up the innings with an unfinished 209-run stand for the third wicket at the P. Sara Oval.
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