Archive · 25 Nov 2025
India Faces Daunting 549-Run Target
India is playing a cricket test match against South Africa at home in Guwahati.
South Africa scored a lot of runs in their first turn, and India didn't do well in their first turn either, scoring only 201 runs.
South Africa could have asked India to bat again, but they chose not to.
They scored more runs in their second turn and set a very big target of 549 runs for India to win.
The only good thing for India was that Kuldeep Yadav, who is usually a bowler, stayed at the crease for a long time, showing that the Indian batters need to improve.
India is now in a tough position and might lose the match.
Ravindra Jadeja, an Indian bowler, did well by taking four wickets in the second innings.
India scored 201 runs in their first innings, trailing South Africa by 288 runs.
South Africa declared their second innings at 260/5, setting a target of 549 runs for India to win.
Ravindra Jadeja took four wickets in the second innings, becoming the second left-arm spinner to take 50-plus wickets against South Africa post-WWII.
Tristan Stubbs scored 94 runs in South Africa's second innings before being dismissed by Jadeja.
India is at risk of losing their second home Test series against a top side.
- Who
- India and South Africa cricket teams
- What
- India faces a daunting 549-run target to win the Test match after South Africa declared their second innings at 260/5, leading by 548 runs
- When
- November 24-25, 2025
- Where
- Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati, India
- Why
- South Africa's strong batting and bowling performances have put India in a difficult position
- Teams Involved
- India vs South Africa
- Location
- Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati
- First Innings Score
- 489/10 by South Africa
- India's First Innings Score
- 201 in 83.5 overs
- Lead
- 288 runs by South Africa
- Top Indian Scorer
- Washington Sundar (48)
- Top South African Bowler
- Marco Jansen (6 wickets)
- Kuldeep Yadav's Performance
- 19 runs off 134 balls
- Second Innings Score
- 260/5 by South Africa
- Target for India
- 549 runs
- Ravindra Jadeja's Performance
- 4 wickets for 62 runs in 28.3 overs
- Tristan Stubbs' Performance
- 94 runs off 180 balls
Sources
When Was The Last Time India Followed-On In A Home Test?
IND vs SA: Kuldeep's 134-ball innings in Guwahati is longest by any Indian batter this series
IND vs SA, 2nd Test: India Bowled Out For 201, South Africa Lead by 288 Runs
India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd Test Day 4: SA Declare After Taking 547-Run Lead, IND Need 549 To Win
IND vs SA, 2nd Test: South Africa Declare on 260/5, Set India 549-Run Target
IND vs SA: Despite Team India's Dismal Show In Guwahati Test, Ravindra Jadeja Registers New Milestone Against South Africa
IND vs SA: What Is The Highest Successful Run Chase In Test Cricket History
IND vs SA: Ashwin left dejected by India's 'body language' in Guwahati Test
Tristan Stubbs misses maiden Test hundred in India; Rishabh Pant's & Co set a target of 549 runs to win Guwahati Test
2nd Test: Stubbs’ 94, Zorzi’s 49 help South Africa set India target of 549 runs
