The Proteas are the World Test Champions, with the golden mace safely secured, and have now toppled Australia from the summit of the ICC rankings.
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Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando da Cruz cited missed chances and controversial officiating for their 2-1 Soweto derby loss to Orlando Pirates as pressure mounts again.
Captain Temba Bavuma believes " the sky is the limit" for his world No. 1-ranked Proteas Test side after their 176-run victory over Australia sealed a monumental 2-1 series triumph at Newlands on Saturday.
South Africa 329 (Marques Ackerman 95, Aiden Markram 78, Mitchell Starc 6-72) and 387 (Wiaan Mulder 115, Ryan Rickelton 101, Ackerman 62, Starc 3-65) beat Australia 429 (Josh Inglis 102, Alex Carey 80, Simon Harmer 4-104.
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