This Proteas team have forever written their names in the folklore of South African cricket after beating Australia by five wickets at Lord's to capture the ICC World Test Championship mace.
Proteas batting consultant Ashwell Prince has urged his players to not lose their heads, as they go into day four of the World Test Championship final.
Assistant coach Daniel Vettori insists Australia have not given up hope of retaining their World Test Championship crown after South Africa finished the third day at Lord's in a commanding position.
Aiden Markram proved to be the Proteas' man for the "big occasion" after a scintillating unbeaten century put his team within touching distance of the World Test Championship trophy at Lord's.
Aiden Markram struck a superb century while his hobbling captain Temba Bavuma was 65 not out to leave the Proteas on the cusp of ICC World Test Championship glory at stumps on the third day at Lord's.
Pat Cummins joined an elite club of Australians to reach 300 Test wickets on day two of the ICC World Test Championship final and has his sights set on many more.