India defeated South Africa by 203 runs in the opening Test to take a 1-0 lead in the three-game series.

India spinners bowled faster than their South African counterparts and got more purchase out of the surface. Maharaj said the deteriorating pitch was also a reason Indian spinners doing well.

Faf du Plessis has insisted that Keshav Maharaj's presence in the squad makes the Proteas ready to face rank-turners in the upcoming Test series against India.

Keshav Maharaj, who is on his maiden tour to India, has said that the upcoming three-match Test series against the World No.1 side will decide if he belongs to international cricket.

On Thursday, Steyn bowled a fiery unbroken 10-over spell with speeds constantly in the high 140s.

The previous best bowling analysis by a South African since the country's return to test cricket in 1992 was Lance Klusener's eight for 64.

Maharaj's figures are the third best by a bowler from any opposition against Sri Lanka behind Imran Khan's eight for 58 in Lahore in 1982 and Shannon Gabriel's eight for 62 in Gros Islet last month.

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