NEW DELHI: Chasing targets above 300 in Test cricket has historically been a tough challenge for Team India on home soil.
In 26 instances where India have faced fourth-innings goals above 300, they have managed only one successful chase – a memorable 387 against England in Chennai in 2008.
In that match, Sachin Tendulkar’s unbeaten 103, along with aggressive contributions from Virender Sehwag (83 off 68 balls) and Yuvraj Singh (85*), led India to a historic six-wicket victory. India captain MS Dhoni saw his side to a remarkable victory, with Sehwag earning the Man of the Match award for his fierce punch.
Despite their home dominance, India have often struggled with high fourth-innings chases. The team has lost 14 of these 26 chases and managed nine draws, with one match ending in a draw.

No team has chased more than 345 runs against New Zealand in Tests, a record set by the West Indies in Auckland in 1969.

Already trailing 0-1 in the ongoing three-match Test series against New Zealand, India found themselves in a challenging position in the second Test in Pune.
After dismissing New Zealand for 259, India struggled with the bat, bowling out for 156 and conceding a 103-run lead.
New Zealand’s second-innings total of 255 left India chasing 359 for victory in Pune.
New Zealand won the first Test in Bengaluru by eight wickets to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.