Ravindra Jadeja claimed a draw against South Africa in their second Test would be "as good as a win" for India.

The hosts ended day four 27-2 after they were set a mammoth target of 549 by the reigning world Test champions.

It is the largest second-innings lead by a visiting team over India, surpassing Australia's lead of 542 in 2004 in Nagpur.

Jadeja took four wickets during South Africa's second innings, picking up the key scalps of Tristan Stubbs (94) and Tony de Zorzi (49), though the damage was already done.

The all-rounder praised the way the Proteas approached their second innings and insisted a draw would feel like a victory for India.

"They were in a good situation with a first-innings lead. There were no panicked thoughts in their mind about how much it was turning," said Jadeja.

"Tomorrow is day five, and it will turn even more, bounce more, it is expected. We have to play well. Session by session.

"If we do not give away a wicket in the first session, then we might create a win-win situation. If we play out tomorrow, it will be as good as a win situation for us."

Stumps on Day 4! 

A powerful finish as #TheProteas Men strike twice in the final passage of play. 

India ends on 27/2 after 15.5 overs, requiring a further 522 runs to win.  pic.twitter.com/lPbaZk2SOT

— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) November 25, 2025

South Africa declared almost an hour into the final session of day four, with many expecting the Proteas to send India out to bat earlier on.

Proteas coach Shukri Conrad revealed that they wanted to make the most of optimal conditions on day five, while making life uncomfortable for India.

"We obviously looked at how best we were going to use the new ball, because in the morning we still wanted a newish, hardish ball," said Conrad.

"What we felt is that when the shadows come across the wicket in the evening, there's something in it for the quick bowlers, so we didn't want to declare too early and not be able to use that.

"And then, obviously, we wanted the Indians to spend as much time on their feet out in the field, we wanted them to really grovel, to steal a phrase, bat them completely out the game, and then say to them, 'Come and survive on the last day and an hour this evening'."