Delmi Tucker and Chloe Tryon hit resolute half-centuries but it could not stop the Proteas Women falling to a crushing innings and 284-run loss to Australia in the one-off Test in Perth.
Following a closely contested white-ball leg Down Under, the Proteas Women shift their focus to their inaugural Test match against host Australia at the Western Australia Cricket Association (WACA) Ground in Perth from 15 - 18 February.
Australia broke South Africa's heart when they delivered a clinical performance to win the ICC Women's T20 World Cup final on Sunday.