Proteas batter Aiden Markram has shed light on the secret behind bowler Sisanda Magala's sensational form of late, which has seen him all but cement his national team spot.
Proteas batter Aiden Markram has made significant gains in the ODI player rankings after hitting a career-best 175 against the Netherlands at the Wanderers.
Aiden Markram bludgeoned 175 and Sisanda Magala picked up his debut five-wicket haul as South Africa beat the Netherlands by 146 runs on Sunday.
Proteas captain Temba Bavuma is delighted with the contribution of bowling catalyst Sisanda Magala, who has taken well to his late introduction to the national team.
The Proteas took a step closer to automatic World Cup qualification after a comprehensive eight-wicket victory over the Netherlands in Benoni on Friday.
New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by six wickets in Friday's third one-day international, ending the visitors' hopes of qualifying directly for the World Cup this year.