India's predicted XI to take on South Africa in the 2nd Test

Ravichandran Ashwin

Given the conditions of the pitch, Ravichandran Ashwin bowled only eight overs in the entire match and picked up two wickets in the first innings.

He batted a lot more than he bowled and was India's highest run scorer in the second innings. At one point, it looked like he would get India back in the game, but was dismissed at the wrong moment.

He will hope to bowl a few more overs in the upcoming matches and prove his worth overseas.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Bhuvneshwar Kumar was arguably India's best player in the first Test. He ripped through the South African top order in the first innings and gave India the perfect start.

He picked up two important wickets in the second innings as well.

Along with his bowling, it was his batting which impressed everyone. He got India back into the game in the first innings by playing second fiddle to Hardik Pandya and almost did the same in the second innings.

He will be one of India's most important players in the upcoming Tests as well.