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No longer bridesmaids: how South Africa reached the top

With victory at Lord's, South Africa became the No. 1 Test team in the world. ESPNcricinfo looks back at the years that led to them reaching that goal

22-Aug-2012•Firdose Moonda

The cream of the crop

The contest between the attacks that was supposed to dictate the terms of the series never materialised because England's bowlers could not hold a candle to South Africa's

22-Aug-2012•Telford Vice

South Africa's new mindset brings rewards

Their assent to No. 1 is proof of the changes made in South Africa cricket under Gary Kirsten - the most important of which is mental

22-Aug-2012•Firdose Moonda

History done two ways

The past smacks you in the face when you're in England; and South Africa make their own history too

22-Aug-2012•Firdose Moonda

A 19-year low for England's pace attack

The highlight of the series was the manner in which South Africa's batsmen dominated England's strong bowling attack in home conditions

21-Aug-2012•S Rajesh

Wasted starts and missed chances

ESPNcricinfo takes a look at the players England used during the series and many did not live up to their billing

21-Aug-2012•George Dobell

Few weak links as seniors stand tall

ESPNcricinfo assess the performance of the eleven players who took South Africa to the top of the world

21-Aug-2012•Firdose Moonda

Strauss has cause for self-reflection

As Andrew Strauss outlined the reasons England had lost the series, it was hard to avoid the conclusion that to some extent he was talking about himself

20-Aug-2012•George Dobell at Lord's

Smith's South Africa come of age

The growth of Graeme Smith as captain can be seen reflected in his team as South Africa finally ended their wait to be crowned No. 1

20-Aug-2012•Firdose Moonda at Lord's

Philander stars, Steyn struggles

Stats highlights from a riveting final day at Lord's

20-Aug-2012•S Rajesh

Eager Philander and lucky Prior

ESPNcricinfo presents the plays of the day from the fifth day of the third Test at Lord's

20-Aug-2012•Firdose Moonda and George Dobell at Lord's

Philander and SA creating their own history

On the cusp of claiming the No. 1 Test spot, South Africa have got there by creating moments for themselves

19-Aug-2012•Firdose Moonda at Lord's

England must ask tough questions

The home side can have no arguments that they have been out-played by South Africa and if they have ambitions of reviving their Test fortunes will need to be honest about their problems

19-Aug-2012•George Dobell at Lord's

Another drop from England, another hundred from Amla

ESPNcricinfo presents the plays of the day from the fourth day of the final Test at Lord's

19-Aug-2012•George Dobell and Firdose Moonda at Lord's

The Philander puzzle

He found overwhelming success in his first seven Tests but is now struggling in England. It's all to do with the nuts and bolts of how he bowls

19-Aug-2012•Aakash Chopra

Jury still out on England

The Lord's Test against South Africa may come to be seen as marking the end of a golden era for England - but the future remains bright

18-Aug-2012•George Dobell

Another big moment for South Africa

Jacques Kallis missed out on a chance to finally make his mark at Lord's as the tourists' No. 1 challenge reached a critical stage

18-Aug-2012•Firdose Moonda at Lord's

Short of a milestone and a costly drop

Plays of the Day from the third day of the third Test between England and South Africa at Lord's

18-Aug-2012•George Dobell and Firdose Moonda at Lord's

Philander shows he can adapt to succeed

After bursting onto the Test scene with wickets galore, Vernon Philander has been made to stay patient for his successes in this series but has proven he is capable of sitting tight

17-Aug-2012•Firdose Moonda at Lord's

Bairstow vindicates his selection

Having been picked in place of one of England's finest ever batsman, Jonny Bairstow succeeded in the most testing of circumstances

17-Aug-2012•George Dobell at Lord's

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