IND vs SA 2nd Test nears conclusion as South Africa set a 549-run target for India to chase in Guwahati late on Day 4.

South Africa set India a massive target in the Guwahati Test, with coach Shukri Conrad saying they wanted the hosts to “grovel” by keeping them in the field before a late declaration. India closed at 27 for 2,

After day 4 of the India vs South Africa 2nd Test in Guwahati, South Africa declared their second innings and set India a massive target of 549 runs to win.

Conrad used the famous “grovel” comment made by former England captain Tony Greig during the 1976 series against the West Indies to support the strategy. Although this comment inspired the Caribbean team, it was used here to explain South Africa’s choice.

Marco Jansen was at his devastating best on Day 3 of the second Test in Guwahati, delivering a menacing spell of 6 for 48. The left-arm quick rolled back the years as he peppered India with a relentless barrage of bouncers,

India would have loved for one of their batters to show that much application, and to get their teeth stuck into the contest. But all they witnessed was another indecisive and indifferent batting display.

Despite India's collapse for 201 against South Africa in the Guwahati Test, all-rounder Washington Sundar defended the pitch, calling it a 'very good' and 'true wicket' for batting, suggesting runs were there for the taking.

India collapse again as reckless batting from Rishabh Pant, Dhruv Jurel and others undo solid start, turning Marco Jansen’s short-ball burst into a rout.