Proteas head coach Shukri Conrad is delighted with the progress the T20 side is making despite losing all of their matches against New Zealand in the Tri-Series.
Proteas bowler Lungi Ngidi has made a brutal assessment of their previous performances against New Zealand in their two previous matches, admitting that they made some rookie mistakes against them.
Proteas batter Corbin Bosch has reiterated that the team must adopt a ruthless approach for their final match of the T20 tri-series against New Zealand later today.
India held off a strong New Zealand fightback to secure a four-wicket victory and win the Champions Trophy in Dubai.
Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan has acknowledged that his team's hopes of advancing in the Champions Trophy are virtually over following a tough six-wicket defeat to India in Dubai.
Centuries from Tom Latham and Will Young propelled New Zealand to a dominant 60-run victory over hosts Pakistan in the opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy.