OPINION: Proteas coach Conrad and his assistants deserve credit for Test team’s success
Since Shukri Conrad took charge of the national squad, they have won 18 of the 24 Test matches they have played.
In the three-match Test series against Australia, several South African players stood out with their performances. Aiden Markram, the opening batter, scored 202 runs across five innings, including two half-centuries, and maintained a decent average of 40.40. Marques Ackerman, debuting in Gqeberha, scored 95 runs in his first Test innings after the Proteas batted second, setting a solid foundation for the team.
Temba Bavuma, the team's captain, led by example with a career-best 179 runs against Australia in Gqeberha, playing a crucial role in the team's victory. Wiaan Mulder, the all-rounder, played a pivotal role with both bat and ball, scoring 115 runs and taking 10 wickets at an impressive average of 23.70. Marco Jansen, the third-highest wicket-taker, was awarded the Player of the Series award, taking 13 wickets at an average of 19.76 and contributing significantly with the bat.
Simon Harmer, the only specialist spinner, turned the tide in Cape Town with a brilliant 6/16 in Australia's second innings, earning him the Player of the Match award.
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