Harbhajan strikes give India an edge

Cape Town: Harbhajan Singh struck twice in his first two overs of the day as South Africa were plunged into deep trouble on the fourth day of the third and final Test against India at Newlands on Wednesday.

Zaheer Khan chipped in with a wicket as South Africa struggled to 121 for five at lunch, a lead of 119.

Jacques Kallis, batting in pain because of a bruised rib and a side strain, held the key to South Africa's hopes of posting a challenging target for India. He was on 33 not out.

Off-spinner Harbhajan, who exposed the first cracks in the South African batting order when he took two wickets shortly before the close of play on Tuesday, took just five balls to strike today.

Alviro Petersen failed to add to his overnight score of 22 before going back on his stumps to be leg before wicket to Harbhajan.