India skipper Rohit Sharma had no qualms about admitting that his group was merely not adequate to problem South Africa, placing the blame for the embarrassing innings and 32 run loss within the first Test on the dearth of collective effort. India put up a shoddy present each with bat and ball as they have been bundled out for 131 in 34.1 overs of their second innings after they allowed South Africa to attain 408 in 108.4 overs of their first essay. The guests had scored 245 within the first innings.

“We were not good enough to win. Having been put in to bat, KL (Rahul) batted well to get us that score but then we didn’t exploit the conditions with the ball and then again didn’t show up today with the bat,” mentioned Rohit through the post-match presentation.

“If we have to win Test matches, we have to come together collectively and we didn’t do that. Guys have come here before, we know what to expect and everyone has their own plan.

“Our batters have been challenged and we did not adapt properly. This is a boundary-scoring floor, we noticed them rating many however we have to perceive the opposition and their strengths as properly. We did not bat properly in each innnings, that is why we stand right here.”

The India skipper struggled to find much positives with the match ending inside three days.

“Not too many positives to complete the sport inside three days, however KL confirmed what we have to do on this kind of pitch,” he said.

KL Rahul had scored a century in the first innings.

“Our bowlers, loads of these guys have not been right here earlier than so I do not need to be too vital.

“Important for us to regroup, we go through these times as sportsmen and we need to be ready for the next Test now.”

Playing his final worldwide collection, Dean Elgar slammed a powerful 185 and the opener termed it a “special” knock and highlighted his partnerships with Tony de Zorzi (28) and Marco Jansen (84).

“Pretty special knock. Sometimes what we want to do hasn’t worked out as plans, but happy that it worked today. I think you need to keep things nice and simple, the game is already pretty complex,” mentioned the 36-year-old, who was adjudged the Player of the Match.

“Focus on the ball, play nice and straight. Play late and be great. You got to ride the roller when it is in your favour.

“Good partnerships with Tony, after which Jansen confirmed his expertise as properly. You want quick bowlers and a spinner doubtlessly to take 20 wickets, that is how we win Test matches.”

Proteas pace trio of Nandre Burger (4/33), Kagiso Rabada (2/32) and Marco Jansen (3/36) smothered the visitors with a disciplined attack as India folded for 131 in 34.1 overs.

“(Rabada) KG was sensible, however then Nandre confirmed why he has been such a shining mild for South African cricket,” Elgar said.

“You cannot win a two-Test collection when you do not win the primary one, the Indians are tough to beat.

“We’ll have a few days out to relax and enjoy this. We were pretty clinical, our fielding wasn’t the best and we didn’t make it too easy for ourselves at times.”

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