India 307-all out (92.1 ovs) vs SA 335 | Scorecard

Captain Virat Kohli single-handedly kept India in the contest with a splendid innings of 153 before the visitors were bowled out for 307.

Kohli hit 15 fours in his 217-ball knock, scoring nearly half of the team's total.

India ended up conceding a slender lead of 28 runs after South Africa had made 335 in their first innings.

Kohli's 71 run-partnership with Ashwin, who made 38, was instrumental in India getting past the 300-run mark.

The India captain walked back to a standing ovation from the Centurion crowd and even the South African players congratulated him as he made his way back.

Morkel was the top wicket-taker for South Africa, having taken four for 60, while Maharaj, Philander, Rabada and Ngidi picked up a wicket, and India lost two wickets via run outs.

With the pitch not offering much assistance to the fast bowlers, Ashwin's role will become crucial for the Indians, who will fancy their chances in this contest.