Stumps on Day 1!
India have staged a bit of a comeback in Mohali by the end of day 1. Ravindra Jadeja and Ashwin sending back opener Stiaan van Zyl and Faf du Plessis in the final session of play.
South Africa end at 28/2, trailing India by 173 runs.
Sir Jadeja Strikes!
Comeback man Ravindra Jadeja is straight away made an impact in his first over. Faf du Plessis, making his Test debut, is sent back for a duck.
What do you know. Is this going to be a happy birth day for the Indian skipper after all?
South Africa: 2/9
No Dice for Stiaan van Zyl
Well, the birthday Gods seem to finally be smiling at our young skipper. Opener Stiaan van Zyl goes for a has been sent packing for a 23-ball-5.
Ravi Ashwin with India’s first breakthrough of the day.
South Africa: 1/9
India Bowled Out For 201
That’s it, the Indian innings come to an end.
Imran Tahir gets rid of Varun Aaron with a googly for zero. Dean Elgar is the pick of the bowlers for South Africa with four wickets.
Murali Vijay (75 off 136 balls) was the top scorer for the hosts.
Sir Jadeja Goes, India Bring in 200
Vernon Philander has managed to ensure Kohli doesn’t celebrate too much on his 27th Birthday today.
Ravi Jadeja put up a long fight in his comeback match but 38 is about all he could manage to add to the team’s total.
End of the over though, India 201 for 8.