De Kock reveals reason behind Proteas defeat in first Pakistan Test

South Africa captain Quinton de Kock believes that a poor batting effort in the first innings cost them the first Test against Pakistan in Karachi.

South Africa were dismissed for 220 runs in the first innings and 245 in their second turn with the bat.

De Kock had a forgettable 50th Test as he followed his 15 in the first innings with just two, caught off a lazy push off leg-spinner Yasir Shah.

“I think our first innings [cost us the game]. That was a big reason for our loss. I don't think we took too long to adjust. We practiced enough here but I think we were a bit soft. We saw Markram and Rassie in the second innings play well. Just a few soft dismissals,” said De Kock during the post-match presentation ceremony.

“I think going into Rawalpindi, we learnt about these kind of surfaces. Our bowlers bowled well, with great aggression and accuracy. Just that Pakistan team batted really well against us,” he added.

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South Africa is on their first tour of Pakistan for 14 years.

The win helps Pakistan take an unassailable one-nil lead in the two-match series, with the second Test set to begin from February 4 in Rawalpindi.