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Jadeja Takes 50+, SA Sets Record Target!
25 Nov
Summary
- South Africa declared at 260/5, setting India a massive 549-run target.
- Jadeja became second left-arm spinner with 50+ Test wickets vs South Africa.
- The 549-run target is the highest ever set for India in a home Test.
Day four of the second Test saw South Africa declare their second innings at 260/5, presenting India with a monumental 549-run target. This score marks the highest ever target set for India in a Test match on home soil, surpassing Australia's previous record. Ravindra Jadeja was a standout performer with the ball, taking four wickets.
Jadeja's impressive spell of 4/62 included crucial dismissals, and he reached a significant personal milestone. He became only the second left-arm spinner in Test history to accumulate over 50 wickets against South Africa. This achievement places him in an elite group of bowlers with such success against the Proteas.
As play concluded on day four, India found themselves in a precarious position at 27/2, with openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul back in the pavilion. The hosts now face the immense task of batting through day five to save the Test, requiring 522 more runs with eight wickets in hand.
