Hyderabad, November 15: VVS Laxman feels the presence of a famed batting line-up and the pitch at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium should work to India’s advantage even if New Zealand manage to set the hosts a competitive fourth-innings target on the fifth and final day of the second Test here.
“The target is to keep the lead under 225. Even if the required rate is five, there should not be a problem as we have got a very strong batting line-up and the nature of the wicket will help us,” Laxman said after New Zealand finished the day at 237 for four to acquire a lead of 115 runs.
Asked about the team’s plans for tomorrow, Laxman said, “We will look to get two early wickets and then get into the tail.”
On the nature of the wicket, he said, “The wicket is not doing enough for bowlers.
–Agencies