14:31 IST: Steven Smith says it's a nice way to start especially against a quality opposition like South Africa. Says in the first innings, Mitchell Marsh did pretty well and the tail contributed with a 130-odd which was good. On what was more crucial, their or South Africa's first innings, states that both were tough, but winning the toss and batting was ideal. Reckons there wasn't as much spin, reverse played a part throughout though. Mentions it was a hard-fought Test match. Credits Aiden Markram for playing exceptionally well. Also applauds Mitchell Marsh for doing well, things got easier from there. Adds the new ball was probably the best time to bat, as when the ball was reversing, it got difficult to bat. Further says when they got that one wicket, they knew they could run through with Starc in their side. Opines that practice game was spot on, the guys prepared really well and it's pleasing to start the way they have. Ends by saying that South Africa are a terrific side, they've been playing well at home so have no doubt they'll be up for a fight in the next game.