1st Test, Chennai, March 26, 2008, 12:00 AM
540/10(152.5ov) & 331/5(109ov)
627/10(155.1ov)
India drew with South Africa
India Playing XI
| Virender Sehwag | Batsman |
| Rahul Dravid | Batsman |
| Sourav Ganguly | Batsman |
| Harbhajan Singh | Bowler |
| Wasim Jaffer | Batsman |
| Anil Kumble (c) | Bowler |
| VVS Laxman | Batsman |
| Sachin Tendulkar | Batsman |
| MS Dhoni † | Wicket Keeper |
| RP Singh | Bowler |
| Sreesanth | Bowler |
South Africa Playing XI
| Jacques Kallis | All Rounder |
| Mark Boucher † | Wicket Keeper |
| Neil McKenzie | Batsman |
| Makhaya Ntini | Bowler |
| Ashwell Prince | Batsman |
| Graeme Smith (c) | Batsman |
| Hashim Amla | Batsman |
| Dale Steyn | Bowler |
| AB de Villiers † | Wicket Keeper |
| Paul Harris | Bowler |
| Morne Morkel | Bowler |