adminDUNEDIN. — South Africa made Kane Williamson their number one target as the battling New Zealander ensured his side prospered despite a crippling injury to Ross Taylor on day two of the first Test cricket yesterday. Williamson led a charmed life at the crease, surviving three edges and a run-out attempt to be 78 not out at stumps with New Zealand 177 for three, 131 runs behind South Africa’s first innings total of 308 in Dunedin.
While New Zealand were sweating on the fitness of senior batsman Taylor, who was on eight when he limped off with a calf injury, South African bowling coach Charl Langeveldt said Williamson’s wicket was their chief concern.
“We have to try and contain Kane Williamson, definitely he’s the key. — AFP.
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