IND vs SA 2nd Test: How many runs does India need to score to avoid follow-on?

South Africa posted a massive 489, thanks to Muthusamy’s 109 and Jansen’s 93, putting India under huge pressure in Guwahati.

India ended Day 2 at 9/0, and Rahul–Jaiswal added a solid 50-run stand early on Day 3.

KL Rahul fell for 22, and Yashasvi Jaiswal’s fighting fifty (58) couldn’t prevent a collapse as India kept losing wickets.

India slipped to 106/5, with Sudarshan, Jurel and skipper Rishabh Pant dismissed cheaply.

How much run should India make to avoid follow-on?

India needs 290 runs to avoid the follow-on, meaning they must reach 290 runs in the first innings to prevent batting again immediately.

If India fails to reach 290, South Africa can enforce the follow-on, putting India at risk of an innings defeat despite the flat Guwahati pitch.

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