This Proteas team have forever written their names in the folklore of South African cricket after beating Australia by five wickets at Lord's to capture the ICC World Test Championship mace.
Proteas batting consultant Ashwell Prince has urged his players to not lose their heads, as they go into day four of the World Test Championship final.
Aiden Markram proved to be the Proteas' man for the "big occasion" after a scintillating unbeaten century put his team within touching distance of the World Test Championship trophy at Lord's.
Aiden Markram struck a superb century while his hobbling captain Temba Bavuma was 65 not out to leave the Proteas on the cusp of ICC World Test Championship glory at stumps on the third day at Lord's.
David Bedingham says the Proteas are "very excited" about the opportunity to break their ICC trophy drought ahead of what could be a pivotal third day of the World Test Championship final at Lord's.
The World Test Championship final between the Proteas and Australia is still very much in the balance as the bowlers continued to hold sway at stumps on the second day at Lord's.