India resume at 27/2 chasing an improbable 549, facing a series whitewash at home after South Africa dominated all four days. With a first Test series win in India in 25 years on the line, the Proteas are firm favourites.

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

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.

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,

Looking closely at domestic cricket, several promising young players are making their mark with consistent performances, and have the potential to uplift the Indian Test team.

India will start the day at 27/2 in pursuit of a near-impossible 549, staring at a rare home series whitewash after South Africa controlled the first four days.

The Indian camp did really well to put pressure on South Africa in the 1s session, but the visitors staged a fantastic turnaround through Tristan Stubbs' half-century. The Proteas are leading by 508 r

South Africa lead by 314 runs on day three in the ongoing Guwahati Test. South Africa lead the two-match Test series 1-0