Wiaan Mulder is set to return to the Proteas team for the second Test against Pakistan at Newlands on Friday with the all-rounder becoming an integral part of head coach Shukri Conrad's outfit.
Captain Temba Bavuma has called on the Proteas to be more clinical and ruthless as he reflected on the team's journey towards World Test Championship (WTC) final.
Proteas coach Shukri Conrad praised the composure shown by Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen after the sensational two-wicket victory against Pakistan in the first Test in Centurion.
South Africa edged Pakistan by two wickets in the opening Test match at Centurion on Sunday, booking their place in the World Test Championship Final in June 2025.
Marco Jansen returned figures of 6-52 to help the Proteas bowl Pakistan out for 237 but the visitors hit back with three late wickets on a rain-shortened third day of the first Test in Centurion.
Proteas batter Aiden Markram has downplayed his missing out on a first Test century in his last 12 innings, emphasising his desire to contribute instead to the team's success.