"We knew we needed to put in some performances to get the engine running and I thought that, in all departments, we were really good in this test match. "That's what we needed: a good start to get our confidence back as a test team. We are very happy as a test team as we sit here now. "South Africa last won a test in their 3-0 series victory against Pakistan in January but then lost 2-0 at home to Sri Lanka and were comprehensively thumped in India in October. All of them put their hand in when the wicket didn't dry out and they needed to be top of their game," he added.South Africa take on England in the second match at Newlands, from Jan. 3-7.

Source: Economic Times December 29, 2019 15:33 UTC