India vs South Africa, 4th Test, Day 3 - As it happened...

India lead by 403 runs with 6 wickets remaining at close of play on Day 3.

Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane hit solid fifties to strengthen India's grip on the 4th Test.

05 December 2015

16:45 IST

Over 81 | Score 190/4

Kohli and Rahane remained unbeaten on 83 and 52 respectively at the end of Day 3. The 133-run partnership between the duo stretched stretched India's lead to 403 runs.

15:57 IST

Over 73 | Score 171/4

Kohli-Rahane registered the first 100-run partnership of the series. The skipper has looked in control right from the first ball, while in-form Rahane has been equally solid.

15:21 IST

Steyn having fun on the sidelines.

.@DaleSteyn62 has made this little kid's day. A lift and a pose for the camera #IndvsSA https://t.co/pSuxzQOHCx

— BCCI (@BCCI) December 5, 2015

14:55 IST

Over 59 | Score 135/4

Feroz Shah Kotla applauds the home town hero.

A solid fifty for the captain. He looks poised for a big one #IndvsSA https://t.co/3AU2iRmyWH

— BCCI (@BCCI) December 5, 2015

14:12 IST

Over 54 | Score 116/4

Kohli and Rahane take India to tea with a 54-run partnership. The hosts have tightened their grip on the Test in the 2nd session on Day 3.

India 116/4 at Tea on Day 3. Lead by 329 runs #IndvsSA pic.twitter.com/MJSnmxpCtD

— BCCI (@BCCI) December 5, 2015

13:49 IST

Over 48 | Score 100/4

Kohli and Rahane have done a fair job of extending India's lead. Morkel has looked the best among SA bowlers.

12:37 IST

Over 32 | Score 57/4

Pujara was bamboozled by a Tahir's flat and quick delivery around off and middle stump. On pitching, the ball skidded through and crashed onto the off stump.

Rahane walked out to the middle after India lost its 4th wicket.

C Pujara b Imran Tahir 28 (79b)

12:35 IST

Over 29 | Score 53/3

Morkel picked his third wicket of the innings with a superb yorker.

It's that man again - Morkel yorks Dhawan out! No.3 for SA & Morkel #IndvsSA https://t.co/dM3RstdIwV

— BCCI (@BCCI) December 5, 2015

11:36 IST

Over 26 | Score 51/2

Dhawan and Pujara have put on 43 runs for the third wicket. India lead by 264 runs at lunch on Day 3.

10:10 IST

Over 19 | Score 42/2

After the initial damage by Morkel, Pujara and Dhawan managed to steady India's ship.

10:06 IST

Over 7 | Score 13/2

Morkel got no favors from the umpire for his second wicket. The pacer produced a peach to uproot Rohit's off-stump. Another failure for the right-hander. The Proteas are delighted.

R Sharma b Morkel 0 (1b)

09:59 IST

Over 5 | Score 4/1

Vijay received a shocker from the umpire. The right-hander ducked to a bouncer from Morkel. The ball on its way to the keeper scraped his elbow guard. Dharmasena raised the finger after the Proteas appealed. Vijay is distraught.

M Vijay c Vilas b Morkel 3 (15b)

09:29 IST

Birthday wishes to one of the most lovable person I met @SDhawan25 Hope he get's a 100 and makes his 30th birthday memorable #IndvsSA @BCCI

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) December 5, 2015

09:27 IST

Birthday boy Shikhar Dhawan can make it a memorable occasion if he scores big runs today in front of his home side. He has the ever reliable Murali Vijay for company.