Skipper Graeme Smith shrugged off the loss in the second ODI, saying winning the series is South Africa's main target.
South Africa have a chance to close in on the world record of longest unbeaten run in the ODIs
South Africa captain Graeme Smith is optimistic of his team doing well in the five-ODI series.
The former Test and ODI ace was called upon to improve the team's fielding.
The England fast bowler failed to find line, length or rhythm at Port Elizabeth as took one for 142, his worst return in 24 Tests.
An Australian newspaper reported that Virender Sehwag and Inzamam-ul-Haq mocked at captain Graeme Smith during the Super Series Test.
Both teams are expected to play two spinners on a Sydney pitch that traditionally favours slow bowling.
The Australian opener said he hoped the world team would react better if they lost the Super Test.
"I look at it differently. You can't just build a team overnight," said Smith, who did not play in the one-dayers but will captain the Test side.
"It's a thrilling new format and a match that is working towards a greater good."
The South Africa captain was injured when a car ran over his foot on Saturday.
South Africa have shrugged off accusations of negative tactics before the second and final Test against India which starts on Sunday.
South Africa declared their first innings on 226 for five on day one against an Indian Board President's XI.
South Africa will employ the Australian strategy of playing aggressive cricket to do well in the two-match Test series against India.
Captain Graeme Smith led Somerset to victory over Lancashire by seven wickets to win the Twenty20 Cup
The Graeme Smith-led team has lost 11 of its last 12 matches.
'Our batting was all the more disappointing because there weren't that many gremlins in the pitch," said India's coach.
One possible change could be the promotion of Lance Klusener up the order as a pinch-hitter in the five-match ODI series against Sri Lanka.
Graeme Smith also moved up seven places to 12th in the batting ratings.
South Africa's captain scored 103 in an eight-wicket victory over the West Indies in the first ODI.
Glenn McGrath continued to lead the bowlers' list in the ICC Test rankings
Both sides have appointed new captains since being knocked out of this year's World Cup.
Third Test, Day 2: Smith scored 104 and De Villiers made an undefeated 122 to anchor South Africa's total of 253 for one.
'I can't really believe that Lance has not been selected to tour England,' said the former SA coach.
South Africa were 370 for six at stumps, a lead of 23 runs over the West Indies' first innings of 347 in the second Test at Port of Spain.
South Africa, replying to West Indies' total of 347, were 182 for 3 on the second day of the second Test.
Graeme Smith scored 117 to guide South Africa to an emphatic series win in the second ODI against Zimbabwe.
South Africa beat England by three wickets in the seventh and final ODI to wrap up a 4-1 series victory.
