India Eye Historic Chase at Eden Gardens; Target 124, Early Wickets Fall

The third day of the first Test between India and South Africa, which is being played at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, has started. With the help of Captain Temba Bavuma's fighting half-century, South Africa scored 153 runs in the second innings and set a target of 124 runs for India. While this target appears to be very small, it will not be easy for the Indian team to achieve it, given the conditions at Eden Gardens.

The Eden Gardens pitch is turning heavily, and spinners are consistently dominating the batsmen. Therefore, achieving this target will not be easy. However, according to records, no team has ever achieved a target of 124 runs at Eden Gardens. Therefore, if Team India achieves this, it will be the highest successful run chase ever at this ground.

India chased down a target of 117 runs at this ground in November 2004, with Irfan Pathan and Yuvraj Singh playing key roles. This was the highest chase ever at this ground. Chasing in Kolkata is not easy; since 1934, only five teams have successfully achieved their target on 30 occasions.

Highest successful run-chases in Tests at Eden Gardens

• India vs South Africa, Target: 117 – November 2004
• India vs England, Target: 79 – January 1993
• England vs India, Target: 41 – December 2012
• Australia vs India, Target: 39 – December 1969
• England vs India, Target: 16 – January 1977

The first session of play on the third day between India and South Africa has ended. South Africa's second innings was all out for 153, setting India a target of 124. Chasing the target, India had a poor start, losing both their openers. Marco Jansen first dismissed Yashasvi without scoring and then KL Rahul. India were 10 for two in the second innings at lunch, with 114 more runs to go. Washington Sundar is at the crease with five runs and Dhruv Jurel with four runs.