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India extend advantage over South Africa

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India extend their lead over South Africa to 145 runs after reaching tea on the third day of the first Test match on 109-2.

India have reached 109-2 at tea on day three of the first Test match with South Africa to extend their lead to 145 runs.

Indian bowler Ishant Sharma celebrates the wicket of South Africa's Dale Steyn on the third day of the first test between South Africa and India in Johannesburg at the Wanderers Stadium on December 20, 2013© Getty Images

After bowling the hosts out for 244, India reached lunch on 31-1, but they improved during the second session to begin to build a sizable advantage.

Murali Vijay put on 70 for the second wicket with Cheteshwar Pujara before he was dismissed for 39 by Jacques Kallis, which brought Virat Kohli to the crease.

Kohli and Pujara remained patient for the remainder of the session to ensure that the visitors remain in control of the match ahead of the day's final two hours.

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