India might want to full a troublesome run chase to beat South Africa within the first Take a look at being performed on the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
Over time, just one profitable 100-plus goal has been chased at this venue when India hacked down 117 towards the identical opponent in 2004.
After the host secured a first-innings lead, Harbhajan Singh picked up a seven-wicket haul whereas Anil Kumble took the remaining three to bundle South Africa out for 222.
Needing 117 to win, Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid solid a vital second-wicket partnership price 60 runs to take India over the road comfortably.
Listing of the best profitable run chases in Take a look at cricket at Eden Gardens:
- 117 – India vs South Africa, 2004
- 79 – India vs England, 1993
- 41 – England vs India, 2012
- 39 – Australia vs India, 1969
- 16 – England vs India, 1977
Printed on Nov 16, 2025