India score 331/7 against South Africa

India scored 331 for seven against South Africa in the opening match of the Champions Trophy at the Sophia Gardens here Thursday.

Shikhar Dhawan (114) and Rohit Sharma (65) shared a 127-run partnership for the first wicket. However, smart bowling by Ryan McLaren (3/70) and Lonwabo Tsotobe (2/83) pulled India back towards the fag-end of the innings.

Ravindra Jadeja played a crucial innings down the order scoring 47 off 29 balls.

South Africa captain AB de Villers won the toss and elected to bowl.