Proteas spinner Keshav Maharaj has moved to the top of the ICC's ODI bowling rankings for the first time in his career, overtaking India seamer Mohammed Siraj.
Proteas coach Rob Walter insists Temba Bavuma is not "undroppable" but will give his captain every chance to prove his fitness ahead of Thursday's Cricket World Cup semi-final clash against Australia.
Rassie van der Dussen revealed that the Proteas wanted to chase down a target in their final group match against Afghanistan to test themselves ahead of the World Cup semi-final.
The Proteas warmed-up for their World Cup semi-final with a five-wicket victory over Afghanistan after Rassie van der Dussen led the charge in the run-chase in Ahmedabad.
According to batsman David Miller, the Proteas will use their last group game against Afghanistan on Friday to rectify mistakes from their 243-run defeat to India at the Cricket World Cup.
Proteas bowling coach Eric Simons is confident Marco Jansen will bounce back from a difficult game against World Cup hosts India ahead of the clash against Afghanistan and the semi-final.