South Africa trail by 250 runs after Board President's XI score 296

Mumbai: South Africa trailed by 250 runs with eight wickets remaining at the close of play on the opening day of a warm-up game against an Indian Board President's XI Friday.

The Indians scored 296 all out after winning the toss and opting to bat first in the two-day match at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai.

Right-handed batsman Lokesh Rahul top scored for the Indian XI with 72 off 132 balls.

The right-hander smashed 13 fours before being caught by Faf Du Plessis off Simon Harmer. (Photo: AP)

Naman Ojha was India's second-highest scorer, with the middle-order batsman notching 52 runs.

Paceman Dale Steyn and off-spinner Harmer grabbed three wickets each for South Africa, as the Indians were all out after 78.5 overs.

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South African opener Stiaan van Zyl managed 18 runs while Harmer could only make four before being dismissed as the Proteas stood at 46/2 at stumps. Dean Elgar was on 18 not out.

The game is a warm-up for four Test matches. South Africa will be seeking a clean sweep, having won the Twenty20 series 2-0 and the one-day international series 3-2.

First innings scoreboard:

Indian Board President's XI 296 all out

South Africa 46-2 (8.2 overs)