Captain Temba Bavuma has declared that the upcoming home series against Sri Lanka and Pakistan will serve as "like cup finals" as South Africa aims to secure a place in the World Test Championship showpiece. A series sweep against both opponents could potentially put them in contention for the final at Lord's in June. With Bavuma's return from injury and the inclusion of young seamers Gerald Coetzee and Marco Jansen, the Proteas are confident in their all-out attack and plan to stick to the tactics that have brought them success. However, Sri Lanka, also vying for a spot in the final, will provide tough competition and have shown their proficiency against fast bowling.
In an eventful third day of the second and final Test, South Africa defeated the West Indies by 40 runs to win the series 2-0. The Proteas were initially dismissed for 246 in their second innings, with West Indies' fast bowler Jayden Seales taking six wickets. The home team in response was bowled out for 222 to give South Africa the victory.