The Proteas will lament a few soft dismissals as they went to stumps on day one of the second and final Test against India on 247-6 as they chase a historic series victory.
Anrich Nortje has returned to the Proteas T20I squad for the series in India next month having last represented the national team in June 2024.
The Proteas suffered a major blow on the eve of the second and final Test against India in Guwahati after it was confirmed that Kagiso Rabada will not recover from a rib injury.
Proteas Test bowling coach Piet Botha has revealed that seam bowler Kagiso Rabada will face a telling 24 hours to determine his participation in the second Test match against India starting on Saturday in Guwahati.
Proteas captain Temba Bavuma has climbed up to number five in the world Test batting rankings after his match-winning 55 not out in the first game of the series against India in Kolkata.
Proteas coach Shukri Conrad has emphasised the impact of captain Temba Bavuma in the team as he continued his unbeaten run as Test skipper in the win over India.