South Africa vs Sri Lanka 2016, 1st Test, day 4 - 5 Talking Points

#1 Mathews holds the key

Can Mathews guide his side to victory?

Angelo Mathews is the key for Sri Lanka heading into Day 5 of the Port Elizabeth Test. They cannot surely play out 90 overs tomorrow by defending. The only way to save the game is by going after the target, although not in the manner Chandimal or Kusal Mendis did today.

Mathews is batting on 58 and is looking in good touch. He has Dhananjaya de Silva for company and Herath can hold a bat too. However, the current pair needs to stay at least until lunch tomorrow if Sri Lanka are to stand a chance.

Mathews has a terrific record against the Proteas and if he can perform the job of an anchor, Sri Lanka are in with a chance to give the Proteas a scare, if not win the Test.