Captain Temba Bavuma insists the Proteas will not carry any "baggage" heading into the ICC Champions Trophy despite being on a six-match winless run in the ODI format.
Proteas white-ball coach Rob Walter has defended his side's paltry showing in their two matches of the Tri-Nation Series in Pakistan this past week.
Pakistan secured a historic seven-wicket victory over South Africa in Karachi on Wednesday, completing their highest-ever run chase in ODI history.
Destructive Proteas batsman Heinrich Klaasen understands the significance of beating Pakistan on home soil and ending their five-match losing streak against the sub-continent side.
Former Pakistan all-rounder Yasir Arafat has been appointed as South Africa's bowling consultant for the rest of the tri-nation ODI series with Pakistan and New Zealand.
Proteas batter Matthew Breetzke set a new world record on his One Day International debut against New Zealand, but says he was left disappointed at the end of it all.