India are on 273 for 3 after the opening day of their second Test against South Africa at Pune.
Opener Mayank Agarwal hit a stroke-filled century while skipper Virat Kohli is not out on 63.
The hosts lead the three match series 1-0 after winning the opening match last week.
Day two gets underway on Friday morning at 8:00 am UAE time.
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