NEW DELHI: India found themselves in uncharted territory as they face the prospect of another home Test series defeat, after having been whitewashed by New Zealand last year. It marked India's first Test series loss at home since 2012.

Trailing 0-1 in the two-match series against South Africa, India are now in danger of losing their second home Test series in as many years after the visitors piled up 489 in the first innings of the second Test in Guwahati.

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However, India can draw inspiration from their historic comebacks when they conceded more than 450 in the first innings and still went on to emerge victorious.

1. Adelaide 2003 - Australia 556

One of India's greatest overseas Test wins came in Adelaide in 2003. Australia piled up 556 in the first innings, thanks to Ricky Ponting's marathon 242. Most teams would have crumbled under the pressure, but Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman scripted a historic turnaround, adding 303 for the fifth wicket. Dravid's 233 helped India post 523, and Ajit Agarkar inspired the bowling unit with six wickets in the second innings. Chasing 230, Dravid once again stood tall with an unbeaten 72, guiding India to a four-wicket win - one of the most cherished victories in India's Test history.

2. Bengaluru 2010 - Australia 478

Seven years later, India did it again - this time on home soil. Australia put up 478 in the first innings in Bengaluru, and India relied heavily on their batting depth to fight back. Sachin Tendulkar led the charge with a brilliant 214, followed by another half-century in the second innings. Cheteshwar Pujara, playing one of his first major knocks for India, scored a fluent 72 in the chase, helping India reach the target of 207 with seven wickets in hand. The victory sealed a memorable series sweep for the hosts.

3. Chennai 2016 - England 477

The 2016 Chennai Test may have been overshadowed by the crushing margin of victory, but it began with England posting a formidable 477. What followed was a batting masterclass from India, led by Karun Nair's extraordinary unbeaten 303 - only the second triple century by an Indian in Tests. Supported by KL Rahul's 199, India amassed a mammoth 759/7 declared. England, under immense pressure in the fourth innings, folded for 207, giving India a victory by an innings and 75 runs.