South Africa celebrated Graeme Smith's world record-equalling 93rd test as captain with a 51-run victory over England at Lords on Monday, which secured the number one ranking in test cricket for the Proteas.
"South Africa were the better side, not just in this test match, but over the course of the series and they thoroughly deserve their victory," England captain Andrew Strauss said in a post-match interview.
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