IND vs SA 1st Test: Awards List, Man of The Match, Key Stats, Presentation Ceremony

IND vs SA 1st Test: India lost the Boxing Day Test against South Africa at the SuperSport Park in Centurion on Thursday, December 28. The embarrassing defeat on Day 3 of the first Test saw India get bundled out for 131 runs in the second innings to lose the match by an innings and 32 runs.

South Africa finished their first innings on 408 and took a very handy 161-run lead against India who had managed to score only 245 in the first innings. KL Rahul scored a hundred in the first innings, while Virat Kohli top-scored for India in the second innings with 76 runs.

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IND vs SA, 1st Test: Full List of Awards

Man of the Match: Dean Elgar (SA) for scoring 185 runs off 287 balls in the first innings. His innings consisted of 28 fours.

IND vs SA 1st Test: Who Said What?

Rohit Sharma (India captain): “Not good enough. Got decent runs having been put in. KL Rahul batted brilliantly, but we failed to exploit conditions with the ball. Batting was poor in the second innings, Virat batted brilliantly but if you have to win Tests, have to come together collectively.

“We failed to do that. Guys have come here before, we understand what to expect from the conditions. Every individual has his own plan. Our batters were challenged at different times. We didn't adapt well. We didn't bat well both times which is why we stand here. There were some positives.

“Not a lot when you finish the game inside three days. KL the way he batted, he showed what you need to do on that kind of pitch. Don't want to be too critical on the bowlers, they haven't played much here. We'll regroup and come back. It's important to regroup as quickly as we can, tough from a loss like these but as sportsmen you go through these times. Got to pick ourselves up.”

Dean Elgar (South Africa captain and is the Man of the Match): “Pretty special for me, rather just smile than cry (this is his farewell series) and enjoy the moment. Contribute to this team is what I've always wanted to do. Hasn't worked out sometimes, but it did here, massive effort to pick 20 wickets.

“It was a juicy wicket. Got to keep nice and simple, batting in Tests you have to simplify things. Focus on the ball, play nice and straight, play late. Wickets like that, one's got your name on it, got to ride the wave when it's in your favour. Good partnerships with Tony, David and Jans.

“You need fast bowlers and spinners to take 20 wickets, need guys firing. KG was amazing, and a guy like Nandre just came to the fore. Awesome to see his performances. Really great team performance going forward. Glad to leave here on a high.”

IND vs SA Key Stats

India have lost each of their last five Test matches in SENA countries
The last seven batters in the India batting line-up combined together to score just 16 runs in the 2nd innings. The figure is third-lowest for India in their Test history
Rohit Sharma suffered his first defeat by an innings as Team India captain