The Proteas are one down in the series after losing the first game in Durban. Despite missing some of their key players, the Proteas will take confidence from their great performance in the second Test in Cape Town, in which they secured an unexpected draw.
Cricket South Africa named an unchanged squad for the remaining two Test matches on the highveld, and selection convener, Linda Zondi, was pleased by the team’s progress.
“We are highly encouraged by the performance put up by the Proteas at PPC Newlands. The very fact that they were nearly able to force a win after conceding 600 runs in the first innings speaks volumes for the character of this group of players,” said Zondi.
The Proteas will have to win the Wanderers Test match if they are to stand any chance of winning the series and keep their status as the number one Test team.
“We feel we have all our bases covered and also the options that will enable the team to exploit whatever conditions they encounter at the Bidvest Wanderers Stadium,” added Zondi.
