Kagiso Rabada took five wickets but Australia fought back late as the fast bowlers dominated the opening day of the World Test Championship (WTC) final at Lord's on Wednesday.
Temba Bavuma has confirmed that Wiaan Mulder will bat at number three in the World Test Championship final against Australia while Lungi Ngidi edged out Dane Paterson for the third seamer position.
Former Proteas captain Graeme Smith and long-time teammate Hashim Amla were both inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame at a glittering ceremony held at the iconic Abbey Road Studios in London.
Marnus Labuschagne says Australia will need to be at their best to defend their ICC World Test Championship (WTC) title when they face South Africa at Lord's next week.
The Proteas will return to Indian shores this November for a highly anticipated multi-format tour, with the BCCI confirming a change in venue for the opening Test of the series.
Proteas vice-captain Aiden Markram says past disappointments will not weigh on the Proteas when they face Australia in the ICC World Test Championship Final at Lord's this week.