Jadeja Confident Despite Mountainous Target
Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has expressed strong confidence in his team's position after Day 4 of the ongoing Test match against South Africa in Guwahati. Despite facing a challenging target set by the visitors, Jadeja described India's performance as 'as good as a win' given the difficult conditions.
Pitch Conditions Worsening in Guwahati
The star spinner predicted that the pitch at Guwahati would offer even more turn as the match progresses into the final day on November 25, 2025. Jadeja emphasized that the Indian team must play smart cricket as conditions become increasingly challenging for batting.
Speaking after Day 4's play, Jadeja provided crucial insights into India's approach. 'The wicket is deteriorating rapidly,' he noted, 'and we need to adapt our game accordingly. The ball is turning more than it did in the initial days, which makes every run precious.'
India's Strategic Approach for Final Day
With South Africa setting what Jadeja described as a 'mountain to climb' for the Indian batting lineup, the team has formulated specific plans for the decisive fifth day. The all-rounder stressed the importance of building partnerships and playing session by session rather than focusing on the overall target.
Jadeja's comments come amid several team developments, including the absence of captain Shubman Gill, who has been ruled out of the upcoming ODI series against South Africa. This has led to discussions about potential captaincy candidates for the limited-overs format.
The Guwahati crowd has been firmly behind the hosts throughout the Test match, and Jadeja acknowledged their support as a crucial factor in India's fightback. As the Test heads into its final day, all eyes will be on how the Indian batsmen tackle the spinning conditions and the substantial target set by the Proteas.
