South Africa vs India 2018, 1st Test: Hits and misses

Miss: Hashim Amla

Hashim Amla has long been the backbone of South Africa's batting and was supposed to play an anchor's role in the first Test series against India.

The 34-year-old, who is the second highest run-getter for South Africa against India in Test matches behind Jacques Kallis, could not be at his stellar best and contributed with just 7 runs in the match, that saw two batting collapses for the hosts.

The Proteas went into the second innings with a 77-run lead and after the fall of openers Dean Elgar and Aiden Markram in quick succession, it was expected of Amla to step up and settle the home team and extend their lead.

The Mighty Hash, whose last couple of years haven't been the greatest in his glittering career, could not deliver as South Africa folded at 130 in their second innings, leaving India with a target of 208 to win.