Proteas guarding against complacency

The Standard Bank Proteas will be guarding against any form of complacency as they prepare for the second Test match against Australia starting at the Blundstone Arena in Hobart on Saturday. The Proteas head into the match with the luxury of a one-nil series lead, but have set their aim on nothing less than a series-winning performance in the Tasmanian capital. This will be the Proteas’ first match at the traditionally named Bellerive Oval, with conditions set to be in stark contrast to those experienced in Perth. Proteas opening batsman, Dean Elgar, says the team has studied the statistics of past encounters, but will rely on adjusting on the day, especially with some inclement weather on the radar.The batting performance in Perth was an all-round effort, made pleasing by the strong performances from players looking to establish themselves in the Test format. The versatility of the batsmen in the batting line-up gives the squad a unique balance, and the skills to adapt to any situation they may face in the match.