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Nagpur Test: South Africa fall under spin pressure as India eye series win

<p>A staggering 20 wickets fell on a dramatic second day as India shot out South Africa for a record-low first innings score of 79 before setting the visitors a formidable target of 310</p>

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R Ashwin celebrates a wicket with Murali Vijay

R Ashwin celebrates a wicket with Murali Vijay

Nagpur: If Day One of the third Test brought back memories of Mohali, Day Two had a more intense script in store. Ravichandran Ashwin (5 for 32) and Ravindra Jadeja (4 for 33) combined to shoot South Africa out for 79, helping India take a huge 136-run lead on a difficult surface at the VCA Stadium, Jamtha. India's batsmen then battled to put up 173 on the board, leaving South Africa with a huge 310-run target.

R Ashwin celebrates a wicket with Murali VijayR Ashwin celebrates a wicket with Murali Vijay. Pic/ PTI

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