India edge towards series clean sweep against South Africa

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India are closing in on a Test series whitewash against South Africa.

Virat Kohli’s men are just two wickets away from winning the third and final match in Ranchi.

The visitors, who are trailing by 203 runs, will resume their second innings on 132- 8 on day 4, with Theunis de Bruyn (30) and Anrich Nortje (5) at the crease.

South Africa were forced to follow on after being bundled out for 162 runs in their first innings on Monday. 

India currently lead the three-Test series 2-0. 

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