India 35-3 (23 ovs); Target to win: 287  | Scorecard

A fiery spell from pacer Lungi Ngidi left India reeling on 35 for three in 23 overs at stumps on Day 4, after being set a challenging 287 for victory on a difficult pitch for batsmen.

At stumps on Day 4, Pujara was unbeaten on 11, while Parthiv was not out on five, with India still needing another 252 runs for victory.

Kagiso Rabada dismissed Murali Vijay for nine after he was bowled off an inside edge.

Debutant Ngidi left the visitors in a mess with the wickets of KL Rahul (4) and Virat Kohli (5) to reduce India to 26 for three.

Earlier, Mohammed Shami picked up four wickets, while Jasprit Bumrah bagged four as India bowled out for South Africa for 258 in their second innings.

AB de Villiers was instrumental in helping South Africa reach a healthy total in the second innings amidst some testing bowling by the Indian pacers.

He stroked 80 from 121 balls, adding 141 runs in a crucial third-wicket stand with Dean Elgar, who overcame a shaky start to score 61.

Faf du Plessis battled hard for 48 from 141 balls, but his partnership of 46 with Vernon Philander (46) proved to be crucial.