India need a record-breaking 340 to beat South Africa in the third and final Test in Cape Town on Thursday.
Instances of 300-plus targets chased down in a single day even on flattest of tracks are rare. Attaining that against the fiery South African pace attack, led by Dale Steyn, on a fifth day's Newlands pitch will be nothing short of a miracle.
Rajneesh Gupta presents a look at fourth innings chases at Cape Town.
Target: 300 or more -- since South Africa's re-admission into Test cricket)
|
Target |
Score |
For |
Opponents |
Season |
Result |
|
466 |
296-9 |
England |
v South Africa |
2009-10 |
Drawn |
|
501 |
304 |
England |
v South Africa |
2004-05 |
Lost |
|
441 |
354-5 |
West Indies |
v South Africa |
2003-04 |
Drawn |
|
331 |
334-6 |
Australia |
v South Africa |
2001-02 |
Won |
|
421 |
271 |
West Indies |
v South Africa |
1998-99 |
Lost |
|
377 |
306 |
Sri Lanka |
v South Africa |
1997-98 |
Lost |
|
427 |
144 |
India |
v South Africa |
1996-97 |
Lost |
