Player of the Match De Kock said they assessed the conditions perfectly and played to their strength to come out on top against Australia.
South Africa is set for a fairytale farewell as Dean Elgar takes the helm in the final Test against India
The Proteas found themselves under pressure right from the opening delivery.
'Nandre showed why he has been such a shining light for South African cricket'
Long-serving opener Warner is set to return for the five-match ODI series starting on Thursday, which selectors will use to refine Australia's line-up for the 50-over World Cup starting in India in October.
Images from the ICC World Cup match between India and South Africa at the Eden Gardens, in Kolkata, on Sunday.
England will need to defeat Namibia in their last league match and hope that Scotland lose to Australia.
AB de Villiers shared insights on Sanju Samson's inclusion
Pooran Or De Kock? Dhawan or Pandya? Whose batting topped Saturday's contest?
England will be looking to bounce back from a rain-affected opening match and solidify their T20 World Cup campaign
Despite their heaviest Test defeat to England in 45 years, South African coach Mickey Arthur insists that the Proteas are not panic-stricken ahead of their "must-win" third Test against England starting at Newlands on Sunday.
South Africa won their T20 series against world champions West Indies and Ireland, and will once again be captained by Temba Bavuma in both formats.
Glenn Maxwell scored a 40 ball century on Wednesday.
Cricketers missing from World Cup 2023.
South Africa are on a four-match winning streak as they face Rohit Sharma's unbeaten side in a top-of-the-table clash at the Eden Gardens
New Zealand took their time but eased to an emphatic victory over an inexperienced South Africa side by 281 runs
World Cup's perennial 'chokers' South Africa, having taken the group stage by storm with their power-packed batting, fell short in the semifinal
Now, the 'Men in Blue' are left with just five T20Is -- two more against the Proteas and three games against Afghanistan at home in January -- ahead of next year's T20 World Cup in the West Indies and the USA.
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IMAGES from the T20 World Cup FINAL played between India and South Africa in Barbados on Saturday
'India captain Rohit Sharma pleaded guilty to the offence and accepted the proposed sanction, so there was no need for a formal hearing.'
New Zealand World Cup campaign on shaky ground as losses, injuries pile up
'If you don't get them out early, they can do some damage'
They are scheduled to fly out to Johannesburg on Friday.
South Africa's success in Australia is often put down to their comfort on the hard local tracks, which can be similar to those at home, but they could face some unfamiliar conditions this year.
Sanju Samson, elevated to No.3 spot, hit his maiden international century in the third and final ODI against South Africa.
'Our match awareness of when to tighten the screws was lacking. That is the reason why we lost the game.' South Africa coach Boucher bemoans mental frailties after Pakistan series loss.
South African pacer Nandre Burger said on Tuesday that the experience of playing against India in the recently-concluded all-format home series was incredible and he learnt a lot during the course of it.
Images from the 3rd ODI between India and South Africa at the Boland Park Stadium in Paarl on Thursday.
South African batting great AB de Villiers on Wednesday called Ravichandran Ashwin a legend and said the senior India spinner has not always got enough credit for his service.
Injury-hit Sri Lanka and South Africa seek winning start to World Cup
The Netherlands caused a stunning upset by beating South Africa by 38 runs in a rain-shortened match.
Batters likely to set the World Cup alight with their big striking...
The left-handed batter added that Suryakumar Yadav, Rinku Singh, and he did well in the game and set a good rhythm but rain played spoilsport.
Cricket South Africa chief executive Gerald Majola has said that no South African player can slip out the team hotel during away tours as done by Pakistani wicket-keeper Zulqarnain Haider in the midst of an ODI series against his country in Dubai earlier this week.
'Looking at the position I am in, I acknowledge the responsibility when leaving South African shores'
Majestic cricket milestones mark T20 World Cup journey
Victorious India will seek more of the same when the second Test against South Africa starts at The Wanderers on Monday, but for the home side there is much to ponder as they try to level the series at a ground where they have never beaten the visitors.
Kagiso Rabada is already in the pantheon of great South African fast bowlers, but if the Proteas play only a limited number of Tests a year, he can never surpass Dale Steyn's record of 439 wickets, reckoned Makhaya Ntini on Tuesday.
As much as Faf du Plessis finds MS Dhoni's leadership inspirational but when he leads Johannesburg Super Kings in the upcoming SA20, he will go about the job in his own way, with an eye on wearing the Proteas jersey in the T20 World Cup in June.
