What is the highest target India has ever faced at home in a Test match?

South Africa set a record target of 549 runs for India in the ongoing second Test.

Which Indian bowler achieved a milestone against South Africa recently?

Ravindra Jadeja became the second left-arm spinner to take over 50 Test wickets against South Africa.

What is India's current situation in the second Test against South Africa?

India is at 27/2 after day four, needing 522 more runs to win and facing a tough challenge.

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Jadeja Takes 50+, SA Sets Record Target!

25 Nov, 2025

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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.

Jadeja Takes 50+, SA Sets Record Target!

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.