Only Australia has won all four men's global trophies. It is hard to beat in finals, having won 10 of 13 across the 50-over World Cup, 20-over World Cup, Champions Trophy, and World Test Championship.

The Proteas have won just one International Cricket Council trophy –- the ICC Knockout – a forerunner of the Champions Trophy, back in 1998, alongside a list of agonising near-misses.

FILE - Australia’s Josh Hazlewood, right, reacts after bowling a delivery on the second day of the first cricket test between Australia and India in Perth, Australia, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.

FILE - Australia’s Josh Hazlewood, right, reacts after bowling a delivery on the second day of the first cricket test between Australia and India in Perth, Australia, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.