West Indies make cautious start in pursuit of 302 runs in two sessions

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Day 5 of second Test against Sri Lanka

West Indies reached 62 without loss after lunch on the fifth and final day of the second Test against Sri Lanka, requiring a further 240 runs from the remaining 40 overs.

Openers John Campbell and Brandon King frustrated the Sri Lankan attack with an unbroken opening stand, reaching 31 and 30 respectively as the visitors searched in vain for an early breakthrough.

Earlier, Sri Lanka declared their second innings on 251 for 9, setting the hosts a target of 302. Dinesh Chandimal top-scored with a composed 71 from 107 deliveries, while Alzarri Joseph was the most successful West Indies bowler with figures of 2 for 44.

West Indies had earlier replied with 499 in their first innings after Sri Lanka posted 549 for 9 declared.

West Indies won the first of two Test matches heading into this game.