Kevin Pietersen hails England, Nick Compton's efforts against Proteas

New Delhi: Cricketer Kevin Pietersen praised the England team on Wednesday for thrashing South Africa by 241-run in the opening Test against at Kingsmead, Durban.

One of the most successful batsmen in history England cricket, Pietersen took to Twitter to congratulate the visitors.

KP, 35, also praised Nick Compton, who played solid knocks of scored 85, 49 in the Test.

That's a quite brilliant display from @englandcricket in Durban! I'm most happiest for the return & batting of, @thecompdog! — Kevin Pietersen (@KP24) December 30, 2015

He has improved tremendously of late & I couldn't be more happy for him! Young England team looking solid! https://t.co/MXBKZDQG0H

— Kevin Pietersen (@KP24) December 30, 2015

The second Test of the four-match series against South Africa will be played at Newlands from Saturday.