Dharamshala, Dec. 14 -- Skipper Aiden Markram was left as the lone warrior as a fiery powerplay spell by Indian pacers and consistent bowling left South Africa bundled out for 117 runs in 20 overs during the third T20I at Dharamshala on Sunday.

India needs 118 runs to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. Markram (61* in 46 balls, with six fours and two sixes) was the standout batter for Proteas.

After India won the toss and opted to field first, Arshdeep Singh started off the innings on a fine note as he trapped Reeza Hendricks for a three-ball duck, with SA at 1/1 in 0.4 overs.

Harshit Rana's next over was as lethal as Arshdeep's as he took the wicket of Quinton de Kock on the second ball for a three-ball one. SA was reduced to 1...