SA 173-5 (55 ovs) & 335 vs India 307  | Scorecard

Pacer Mohammed Shami claimed three quick wickets to reduce South Africa to 173 for five in 55 overs, with an overall lead of 201 runs, at the lunch break on Day 4.

Captain Faf du Plessis was unbeaten on 12, while Vernon Philander was not out on three at the break.

Overall, South Africa scored 83 runs in 26 overs in the morning session, while losing three wickets in the process.

AB de Villiers built South Africa's lead with a brisk 80, laced with 10 fours in his 121-ball knock. He added 141 runs in a crucial third-wicket stand with Dean Elgar, who overcame a shaky start to score 61.

Shami brought India back into the contest with the wickets of de Villiers, Elgar and Quinton de Kock (12).

With the pitch still doing tricks and run scoring not proving to be easy, India would be looking to bowl out South Africa cheaply after the lunch break and keep the target within reach.

If South Africa manage to score another 75-100 runs then they would make it very difficult for India to chase a target of around 275-300 on a Day 4 and Day 5 pitch.