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Cheteshwar Pujara (9) and Ajinkya Rahane (1) were dismissed cheaply in the first half an hour.
We should not forget that he has done something that none of his critics have done so far - winning a match single-handedly with his bat in a Test in Australia.
Determined batting by captain Dean Elgar took the hosts to 118/2 at stumps on the third day, needing 122 to win with eight wickets in hand.
South African batters dug their heels in to reach within 122 runs of a series-levelling victory against a determined India as the second Test seemed poised for a gripping fourth day finish.
Thakur sent back Temba Bavuma (51) to record his maiden five-for in the longer version.
Pujara and Rahane got out off consecutive deliveries from South Africa's pacer Duanne Olivier on the opening a day of the second Test.
Stand-in captain K L Rahul made a fighting 50 for India.
India have recorded two wins and three draws in their previous five Tests at the Wanderers.
Twice, the rain stopped and umpires decided on inspection but on both occasions just before they were to step out, heavens opened up again.
K L Rahul was going strong on 122 and Ajinkya Rahane was giving him company on 40 at close of play.