India vs SA, Delhi: Day One in pictures

India faltered after batting first but were rescued by a responsible knock from middle-order batsman Ajinkya Rahane, who scored an unbeaten 89.

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Virender Sehwag was felicitated by the BCCI at Feroz Shah Kotla, his home ground, ahead of the Test.

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Dane Piedt, the off-spinner, began India's slide, with Murali Vijay's wicket.

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Cheteshwar Pujara was dismissed cheaply by seamer Kyle Abbott, as India stuttered.

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Ajinkya Rahane steadied India's ship with a half-century.

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Virat Kohli scored 44 and featured in a 70-run partnership with Ajinkya Rahane.

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Piedt went on to claim four of the seven Indian wickets to fall.

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Ravindra Jadeja's was the last Indian wicket to fall in the day, taken by Kyle Abbott, who finished the day with three wickets. India were placed at a precarious 230 for 7.

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Many school children witnessed the action at the Kotla.

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Virender Sehwag was felicitated by the BCCI at Feroz Shah Kotla, his home ground, ahead of the Test.