Huge Target Set for Team India
On Day 4 of the second Test between India national cricket team and South Africa national cricket team at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.
South Africa declared their second innings at 260/5. That declaration set India a daunting target of 549 runs to win.
the match and keep alive hopes of salvaging the series.
Early Wickets Test India’s Resolve
Early on Day 5, India’s chase got off to a shaky start. The visitors struck first when KL Rahul departed for 6, caught off the spin of Simon Harmer. Their hopes now hinge on the middle order.
At stumps Day 4, India were 27/2 with Sai Sudharsan (2*) and Kuldeep Yadav (4*) unbeaten. but still needing 522 more runs.
Indian Batting Under Pressure
India’s first innings collapse for just 201, surrendering a massive 288-run deficit to South Africa, had already put them on the back foot.
On Day 3, the hosts were undone by a brutal 6-wicket haul from Marco Jansen.
which left India reeling after a promising start from Yashasvi Jaiswal (58) and Washington Sundar (48).
Can India Stage a Miracle Chase?
With 549 runs required, the odds are heavily stacked against Team India. Historically, such a target would be one of the highest run-chases attempted in India.
India will need a standout performance from their batters — and possibly a bit of luck — if they hope to rescue a result from this match.
