South Africa bowled out for 184
India managed a slender lead of 17 runs.
Commencing on their overnight score of 28 for the loss of 2 wickets, South Africa played with patience to post a 76-run partnership for the third wicket before Ashwin removed Dean Elgar (37). The offie added four more to his kitty this morning to finish with 5 wickets giving away 51 runs while bowling 5 maiden overs in the 24 overs he delivered.
Playing the perfect foil for Ashwin was Ravindra Jadeja and Amit Mishra, who picked up 3 and 2 wickets respectively to share all 10 wickets among the trio.
While Mishra removed the South African big gun AB de Villiers for 63, Jadeja accounted for Philander (3) and Dale Steyn (6). The Indian pacers bowled cheap spells but without any success.
South African captain Hashim Amla scored a patient 43 before Ashwin had him stumped.
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