KL Rahul, the vice-captain, scored 122 runs off 248 deliveries and hit 17 boundaries and one maximum in the process.
Virat Kohli and his boys will be looking to make history as India have never managed to win a Test series in South Africa so far.
Aakash Chopra believes that the decision to make KL Rahul Test vice-captain for the South Africa series meant that BCCI had seemingly moved on from Ajinkya Rahane.
BCCI confirmed earlier this week in a press release that regular vice-captain Rohit Sharma had been ruled out due to a left hamstring injury.
Reports have surfaced claiming that KL Rahul and Rashid Khan have been approached by a franchise before the retention lists have been released.
A total of four players can be retained by the franchises ahead of the IPL 2022 mega auction.
KL Rahul sustained a muscle strain in his left thigh which will force him to sit out the two-match Test series against the Kiwis.
Harshal has revealed that his Royal Challengers Bangalore teammate AB de Villiers had a massive impact on his career.
KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma helped Team India pull off a triumph by a margin of seven wickets against New Zealand, delivering sensational performances.
BCCI on Tuesday announced a 16-member squad for the T20I series against New Zealand at home, starting from November 17.