Kagiso Rabada took his 300th Test wicket to help the Proteas hold a slight edge after the opening day of the first Test against Bangladesh in Dhaka.
Proteas batting coach Ashwell Prince has emphasized the importance of adapting and building big partnerships on what is expected to be low surfaces in the Test series in Bangladesh.
Proteas legend AB de Villiers has been inducted into the ICC's Hall of Fame alongside former England captain Alastair Cook and ex-India women's cricketer Neetu David.
Proteas coach Shukri Conrad has declared himself satisfied with the squad's preparations ahead of the two-match Test series that starts in Bangladesh next Monday.
Proteas captain Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of the first Test against Bangladesh, starting on 21 October in Dhaka, after scans revealed a left tricep muscle strain.
Ireland claimed just their second ODI victory over the Proteas as half-centuries from Paul Stirling and Harry Tector contributed to a 69-run victory in sweltering Abu Dhabi on Monday.