Chasing 124 in Kolkata, India collapsed early, losing Yashasvi Jaiswal for a duck and struggling on a tricky pitch
South Africa, ICC World Test Championship holders, dominated, bowling India out for 74 for 6 and winning by 30 runs
India’s failure adds to the list of lowest targets they’ve failed to chase, with key players unable to salvage the innings
On a treacherous Kolkata pitch, India were set a target of 124 runs in the first Test against South Africa. But the chase unravelled in the first over itself, with Yashasvi Jaiswal falling for a duck to Marco Jansen.
As the India's collapse unfolded, fans turned to history, scouring the Internet for one sobering stat: What is the lowest target India have failed to chase in Test cricket?
Here's a look at the 10 lowest targets that proved beyond India's reach in the longest format.
| Target | Score | Ground | Season |
| 120 | 81 | Bridgetown | 1996-97 |
| 147 | 121 | Mumbai | 2024 |
| 176 | 112 | Galle | 2015 |
| 194 | 162 | Birmingham | 2018 |
| 208 | 135 | Cape Town | 2017-18 |
| 221 | 204 | Bengaluru | 1986-87 |
| 231 | 136 | Kolkata | 1956-57 |
| 231 | 202 | Hyderabad | 2023-24 |
| 235 | 173 | Harare | 1998-99 |
| 242 | 103 | Ahmedabad | 1983-84 |
The Proteas, reigning ICC World Test Championship holders, tightened their grip on the match, bowling India out for 74 for 6 in just 31 overs, and eventually sealed a 30-run victory.
Set batter Washington Sundar (31 off 92) was the latest to depart, and with captain Shubman Gill sidelined and hospitalised due to a neck sprain, the hosts found themselves in deep trouble.
