KL Rahul stood up tall for India in tough batting conditions on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test against South Africa at SuperSport Park, Centurion on Tuesday (December 26).

Playing his first Test as a wicketkeeper-batter, Rahul batted with aggressive intent to notch up his half-century in 80 deliveries.

The visitors were 208/8 after 59 overs with Rahul batting on 70* off 105 balls (10 fours and 2 sixes) when the rain interrupted play and forced the officials to call off the day eventually.

Rahul’s unbeaten knock also frustrated the Proteas left-arm pacer Marco Jansen. During the final session of the day, Jansen looked agitated and said something in Rahul's direction. However, the Indian wicketkeeper did nothing but smile.

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Kagiso Rabada starred with the ball for South Africa, claiming five wickets by conceding 44 runs in his 17 overs. Nandre Burger also picked up a couple of scalps.