India, South Africa and Test cricket
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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,
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.
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
Former India opener and ex-KKR batter Aakash Chopra has advised the hosts to send Washington Sundar ahead of Dhruv Jurel on Day 5 of the Guwahati Test against South Africa.
An unbroken 70-run partnership for the seventh wicket between Senuran Muthusamy and Kyle Verreynne helped South Africa reach 316-6 at tea on day two of the second cricket test against India. Resuming from an overnight 247-6,
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's perplexing team selection, particularly at the No. 3 position, has drawn criticism during the ongoing Test series against South Africa. Despi