Perhaps some thoughts will be for what has been referred to as South Africa's 'Support Staff', who have made an enormous contribution to a fine victory. Lance Klusener, Jacques Kallis and Paul Adams would not readily spring to mind as destroyers but after Allan Donald and Shaun Pollock blasted England away in the first innings, they combined to ensure that England did not escape.
Yet when Nasser Hussain and Stewart were in tandem, thoughts turned to setting South Africa a testing target on a fifth-day wicket offering variable bounce. It was not to be and Kallis, in particular, proved that he is every inch a Test cricketer and able to settle into the all-rounder category with ease.
The speedometer at the ground created a lot of interest and more often than not Donald and Pollock were timed at between 85 and 88 mph. However, what was suprising was that Kallis was around that mark and still able to swing the ball away disconcertingly.
He has an easy approach and very high arm action which enables him to keep the wrist behind the ball and the seam upright. Good bounce and swing follows routinely. He has not been used all that much but in England, the lush outfields ensure that the ball remains relatively unmarked compared to the drier harsher conditions in the southern hemisphere, so his swing could become a vital cog for Hansie Cronje.
Once Kallis develops more confidence and adds a regular inswinger to his repertoire, he will be a handful for any batting side and a real bonus for South Africa.
Klusener optimises Test cricket and his simple no-nonsense approach is refreshing and successful. He does struggle at times in finding the right length in England. His skiddy action often sees the ball being bowled too short but he is learning and during yesterday afternoon's spell, full away swingers were a feature, while the reverse-swing ball that dismissed Ealham was a peach. Reverse swing is something Klusener is very good at and is only effective when the ball is about 20 overs old.
What a scenario: Donald and Pollock for 13 overs, Kallis almost immediately and then Klusener when reverse swing becomes a feature. It is a daunting prospect now that South Africa also present a real threat in the spin department.
Kallis was terrific, Klusener effective, but Adams inspirational. Having seen him struggle to cement a place in Australia, where opportunities were limited, there were sceptics ready to write him off. At 21, though, he has rebounded, improving his fielding beyond recognition and providing a real alternative to the quicks.
His change of pace is now subtle and effective - witness how many times there was a quick change of mind by Stewart and Hussain when they were well set. It was a revelation and very heartening for the future of South African cricket.
South Africa are an effective unit and England need to get their house in order - particularly the top six, where they need not only to survive but to play positively so pressure is with the bowlers.