That South Africa won both of their most recent ODI fixtures nevertheless, speaks volumes for their general proficiency and imperiousness at present they are, in fact, on a SA record-equalling roll of 12 victories on the trot in the format. But with the bigger picture of June’s ICC Champions Trophy in mind, the Proteas’ main strategists will be acutely aware that they leaked too many runs either in or toward the death overs, first against Sri Lanka at Centurion, bowling second, and then against New Zealand at Hamilton bowling first.