India were left staring at the grim prospect of a home series sweep after another batting collapse handed South Africa firm control on Day 3 of the second Test at Guwahati's Barsapara Cricket Stadium on Monday. The visitors, already 1-0 up after their narrow win in Kolkata, extended their dominance by pushing the overall lead to 314 runs before ending the day at 26 without loss in their second innings, opting against enforcing the follow-on.
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With two full days still remaining, South Africa hold every advantage and India's hopes of avoiding a rare home series defeat appear increasingly bleak. India were bowled out for 201 in 83.5 overs earlier in the day, undone by tight and disciplined South African bowling.
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