Proteas stand-in T20 captain Keshav Maharaj has given props to debutant Connor Esterhuizen after he bagged the Man of the Series gong in their series win over New Zealand.
Connor Esterhuizen continued his good form to help the Proteas to a 33-run win against New Zealand in the final T20I in Christchurch as the tourists sealed a 3-2 series victory.
Proteas coach Shukri Conrad says the "jury is out" on whether the T20I series in New Zealand should have been given international status but insists the tour has been an "invaluable exercise".
Proteas wicketkeeper-batter Connor Esterhuizen says his first tour with the Proteas has been one big learning experience, and would not trade it for anything.
The Proteas levelled the five-match T20I series against New Zealand in Wellington on Sunday, securing a tense 19-run victory in the fourth match to set up a decisive final clash in Christchurch on Wednesday.
Veteran Proteas spin bowler Keshav Maharaj has credited the SA20 with the bags of talent that have been unearthed in South Africa, which have in turn benefitted the national team set-up.