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South Africa National Cricket Team vs India National Cricket Team Match Cricket Scorecard: India faces a daunting task as they aim to script history in the ongoing Test against South Africa at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, as the hosts need to chase down the 124-run target, which would be the highest successful run-chase at the venue.

South Africa scored well to cross 150 on a challenging pitch after resuming the day at 93/7.

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Proteas captain Temba Bavuma smashed the first fifty of the game, finishing with 55 not out off 136 balls with the help of four boundaries.

For the hosts, Ravindra Jadeja was the pick among the bowlers for India, taking 4/50.

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The weight of history and statistics at Eden Gardens is against India, as chasing in Kolkata has proven notoriously burdensome.

The hosts hold a slim advantage, having once turned the tables with a successful 117-run chase in 2004. Due to the venue's unforgiving nature, only five teams have managed to breach their target in 30 attempts since 1934.

Highest successful run-chase in Tests at Eden Gardens

India vs South Africa, Target: 117 - Nov 2004

India vs England, Target: 79 - Jan 1993

England vs India, Target: 41 - Dec 2012

Australia vs India, Target: 39 - Dec 1969

England vs India, Target: 16 - Jan 1977

Shubman Gill Ruled Out

India are playing without their regular skipper Shubman Gill, who was declared ruled out of the remainder of the Kolkata Test due to a neck injury he suffered on the second day's play here at the Eden Gardens.

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"Captain Shubman Gill had a neck injury on Day 2 of the ongoing Test against South Africa in Kolkata. He was taken to the hospital for examination after the end of day's play," the BCCI said in a statement.

"He is currently under observation in the hospital. He will take no further part in the Test match. He will continue to be monitored by the BCCI medical team," it further read.

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