India vs South Africa 2nd Test Day 3: Marco Jansen wreaks havoc with six-for; SA take 314-run lead - Action in Images

Holding a massive advantage after securing a 288-run lead in the first innings, South Africa tightened their grip on the second Test by reaching 26/0.

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South Africa consolidated their dominant position in the second Test after establishing a hefty 288-run cushion in the first innings. By stumps on Day 3, the hosts comfortably progressed to 26/0 in their second innings, tightening their hold on the match. (AFP)

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South Africa’s formidable first-innings total of 489 has put them firmly on top, as they head into the final two days with a commanding 314-run lead.  (PTI)

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South Africa faced eight overs in the final session after dismissing India for 201 in 83.5 overs in their first innings.  (PTI)

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Marco Jansen dominated with a six-wicket performance, dismissing India for 201, as South Africa opted against enforcing the follow-on.  (PTI)

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Marco Jansen dominated once again in Guwahati, ripping through India with a sensational 6 for 48 to cap off a match-defining spell.   (PTI)

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Simon Harmer also troubled the Indian batters again and claimed three wickets to support Marco Jansen in dismanting the batting line-up.  (AFP)

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India slumped to 122-7 despite Yashasvi Jaiswal's 58 as wickets kept tumbling on what still seems like a good pitch to bat on.   (PTI)

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Rishabh Pant stepped out looking for a big hit across the line, but a thin nick through to wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne ended his stay.   (PTI)

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Washington Sundar’s fighting 48, part of a resilient 72-run partnership with Kuldeep Yadav, showed the pitch was hardly unplayable, but India’s top-order failure left the hosts in trouble.   (PTI)

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Kuldeep Yadav, batting at No. 9, defied the South African attack with remarkable grit, consuming 134 balls — more than any other Indian batter — for his hard-earned 19.  (PTI)