India in trouble on 27-2 at Day 4 stumps
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South Africa completely controlled Day 3 of the second Test in Guwahati, finishing with a commanding 314-run lead over India. After dismissing India for a mere 201 and gaining a 288-run first-innings advantage,
Former India international Ravichandran Ashwin took centre stage and pointed out where India went wrong in their recent 0-2 Test series loss to South Africa. He also pointed out the batting technique of batter Sai Sudharsan.
Here's a look at India's highest successful run-chases in Test cricket as they pursue 549 runs against South Africa in the 2nd Test at Guwahati
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma has won the toss and the visitors opted to bat against India in the second cricket test.
South Africa have set India a mammoth target of 549 runs to win the second and final Test at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati. Given the number of overs left and the deteriorating pitch, a win for India looks improbable,
Can India still clinch a win in the Guwahati Test? Test cricket history suggests only a miracle over the last two days can help them turn things around.
South Africa has won its first test series in India since 2000, beating the hosts by 408 runs in the second cricket test.
Legendary former spinner Harbhajan Singh made a blunt remark following India’s heavy 408-run defeat to South Africa in the second Test in Guwahati, which concluded on Wednesday, November 26.
During India's first innings, a graphic went up on TV showing the speeds of the two teams' fingerspinners. Where Harmer and Maharaj bowled at average speeds of around 83kph with their slowest balls clocking around 77kph, Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar clocked average speeds of around 91kph and slowest speeds of around 83kph.
India’s 408-run thrashing by South Africa was a wake-up call, the heaviest home Test loss in the country’s history, exposing deep flaws in mindset, technique and strategy