India bowled out South Africa for 177 runs in their second innings on fourth and penultimate day to claim a consolatory 63-win in the third and final Test here on Saturday.

India vs South Africa third Test match will continue on Day 4, despite umpires finding it dangerous for the game play.

India were bowled out for 247 in their second innings on the third day here on Friday, setting a target of 241 runs for South Africa to clinch the third and final cricket Test.

India posted 49/1 in their second innings at the end of the second day of the third and final cricket Test against South Africa here on Thursday.

India will aim to avoid an embarrassing series whitewash and salvage some pride when they meet a confident South Africa in the third and final Test match which starts at the Wanderers Stadium here on Wednesday.

India captain Virat Kohli on Wednesday lost his cool while answering a journalist's question during the media interaction after India's 0-2 Test series loss in South Africa.

India pacer Ishant Sharma on Sunday said the morning session of the third day's play against South Africa will be important for the team.

South Africa set India a target of 208 in the opening cricket Test after being bowled out for a paltry 130 in their second innings at Newlands here on Monday.

Batsman Hardik Pandya played a fighting knock to help India post 185/7 against South Africa at tea on the second day of the first Test at the Newlands here on Saturday.

India lost three wickets for 28 runs in their first innings after bowling out South Africa for 286 on the opening day of their first cricket Test at Newlands here on Friday.