India vs South Africa Highlights, 3rd Test, Day 4: South Africa cruise to seven-wicket win over India; seal series 2-1

And that is all from the action in the Test series. We will be back on January 19 when India and South Africa resume the battle in ODIs. Until then, it's Rishabh Gupta signing off. Take care!

The final frontier remains unconquered for India. Virat Kohli and co. missed a huge opportunity of ending their winless series-streak on South African soil; but this series may also mark a transition period for India, especially in their batting lineup.

South Africa win by 7 wickets! A brilliant victory for the Proteas. Temba Bavuma hits the winning runs against Ashwin with a boundary and roars in joy. A thoroughly deserving victory!

South Africa only three runs away. A directionless throw towards Rishabh Pant and the ball dodges both wicketkeeper and Mayank Agarwal at forward short leg.

SA only 3 runs away.

It all began in Johannesburg in 2018 for the Virat Kohli-led Test side. And it seems the transition is around the corner this time. It was a splendid run for the Indian team which saw the side win two Test series in Australia and enjoy an impeccable home record.

All good things must come to an end, though. Some big changes are quite likely ahead of the beginning of India's home season, which starts in February when the side takes on Sri Lanka.

Bavuma brings the mark with a four behind deep square leg against Ashwin. South Africa only 12 runs away.

This has been a remarkable turnaround for South Africa. Everything had been in India's favour even before a ball was being bowled in this series. The Proteas had lost their in-form pacer to injury, endured a mid-series retirement of one of their senior batters but Elgar's men remained undeterred.

India will rue the missed opportunity here.

Stand and deliver. What a shot through covers from Temba Bavuma against Umesh Yadav and it is safe to say that there is no twist in the tale coming up anymore. 

South Africa only 22 runs away from victory.

Strange choice of bowlers from Virat Kohli after lunch. Runs flowing for South Africa against Ashwin, as both batters score four singles off his second over after the break.

South Africa only 29 runs away from win.

“Hawk-Eye is an independent service provider, approved by the ICC and their technology has been accepted for many years as an integral part of DRS,” SuperSport told AFP, as they reacted to allegations made by a section of Indian players during Day 3 of the final Test in Cape Town.

"SuperSport does not have any control over the Hawk-Eye technology."

And a solid start for Rassie van der Dussen. Six runs off the first over after lunch including a four on the final delivery.

SA 177/3. Target 212

The second session is about to begin in Cape Town. South Africa are on the verge of a fairly straightforward win here unless the Indian bowlers produce a miraculous comeback.

Rassie van der Dussen and Temba Bavuma will resume the Proteas innings.

South Africa comfortably ahead in this game so far. Keegan Petersen's dismissal did put some pressure on the Proteas but Temba Bavuma and Rassie van der Dussen successfully see off the challenging phase in the first session.

India need a miracle,

And it's umpire's call. The ball is clipping the stumps but only just. Marais Erasmus doesn't raise the finger and Rassie van der Dussen survives. Shardul pitches it fuller of a good length and Rassie misses the line. Fortunately, he stays at the crease.

SA 170/3. Target 212

He concedes two of his seventh over as Rassie van der Dussen and Temba Bavuma safely negotiate the over.

SA 170/2. Target 212

That's one for the photographers. A glorious cover drive from Temba Bavuma to end Bumrah's over. 9 runs off this over and it would've done a world of good for the Proteas at this point.

SA 166/3. Target 212 

Loose from Bumrah. Pitches it back of a length and outside off and Temba Bavuma pounces on the opportunity. He plays a solid square cut on the backfoot and South Africa go four runs closer to the target.

SA 162/5. Target 212

South Africa are still pretty much in command but one cannot help but think if the Proteas – as their history suggests – would crumble under the pressure. Another maiden from Thakur.

SA 157/3. Target 212

Runs were flowing rather freely till the dismissal of Keegan. Indian players maintaining some pressure on the field and the lines have been much, much better from Shami since the breakthrough.

SA 157/3. Target 212

Some pressure building on the South Africans since the wicket of Keegan Petersen. Indians a lot more vocal on the field and the bowlers a lot more disciplined with their lines since.

SA 156/3. Target 212

On length, this delivery deviates sharply into Temba Bavuma and almost kisses past the off-stump! End of a successful over.

SA 155/3. Target 212

Shardul breaks the partnership. Petersen departs on 82. Petersen plays with soft hands on backfoot as he aims to get on top of a back-of-a-length delivery, but a big inside-edge deflects onto the stumps.

No testing lengths from Shardul in his first over of the day, as Rassie is happy leaving the deliveries. Grabs a single on the final delivery with a solid drive through cover.

SA 155/2. Target 212