As we moved away from the test series, South Africa was able to carry its momentum and comfortably win both pro 20′s matches. It shows the confidence within the younger squad of our pro 20 team, and they are getting better all the time. I feel it is a better balanced squad than the test squad, with more game breakers.

One of our biggest weaknesses, spin bowling is now our big strength, espcially during the middle overs of the shorter versions of the game. They are able to slow the stem of runs, and create wickets through pressure and attacking bowling. It compliments our pace attack well. Our fielding has always had great enthusiasm, our execution just needs to become a bit sharper.

The batting at the top of the order is still slightly concerning. I still feel Gibbs is not the answer. It will be good to have Smith back for the one dayers. Amla, De Villiers and Duminy create a decent middle order, and then Albie Morkel needs greater support at the death. It’s a pretty good formula is we can fine tune it.

As we move into the one dayers, this is the result that will judge our summer. If we can convincingly win the series then the overall season will have been deemed a success. If we lose it is honours shared and back to the drawing board. At home we just have to do it…