Tunnicliffe was awarded a spot back in the national setup after an impressive domestic season. She was among the top run-scorers for her provincial team, Western Province, and was happy to transfer that form to the Proteas.

Cricket in the country has never seen the men’s and women’s sides reach their current levels of success simultaneously.

Proteas T20 captain Aiden Markram won the toss and elected to bowl first in the 1st T20I against India at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack.

Matthew Breetzke, another player in form — albeit for a slightly more extended period than Kohli — agreed that the Proteas have benefitted from batting second, though they’ve chased substantial totals in both ODIs.

South Africa’s first series victory in India in 25 years was built on the side’s adaptability to the conditions.

With the ODI series in India in a deadlock at 1-1, the Proteas have an opportunity to win the series, adding to their Test series triumph.

The Proteas face India in a three-match one-day international (ODI) series starting in Ranchi on Saturday, which will be followed by a five-match T20 campaign. “The mood in the camp is exciting. We’re ready to go in a different format,” Burger said.

The 10th most capped South African in ODIs, who had dream figures in his retirement World Cup, realises he loves to bat and play more.

Former Proteas coaches Gary Kirsten and Russell Domingo have both recently confirmed the latest moves in their careers.

The Proteas women will now target a T20I series sweep in Benoni on Wednesday, before turning their attention to the ODI series.