India vs South Africa, First Test, Day 1
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Hall, 29, kept India's triple spin attack at bay, with a fighting innings of 78.
The South African batted the whole day as South Africa reached 230 for four wickets at the end of play.
Boeta Dippenaar, 46 not out, was giving him company as the duo put on an unbroken stand of 76 runs for the fifth wicket.