Cuttack, Dec. 9 -- Following his side's loss to India in the first T20I, South African skipper Aiden Markram pointed out that the pitch had a "steep tennis-ball bounce" and it was unfortunate that the Proteas delivered a poor outing with the bat.

The first T20I between two of the best sides in white-ball cricket was a one-sided affair, as Hardik Pandya's unbeaten 59* took India to 175/6, while a clinical bowling performance by spinners and pacers alike condemned SA to 74 all out in 12.3 overs.

Speaking during the post-match presentation, Aiden said, "I think there were some good signs with the ball and in the field. Nice to start the way we did. We put some emphasis on starting well, and that was a box we ticked, so we can be proud of t...