South Africa's ruthless demolition of New Zealand showed why they are ranked the number one team in Test cricket, both captains agreed after the hosts completed an innings win in the second and final Test at St George's Park on Monday.
Dean Brownlie and BJ Watling put on 98 for the fifth wicket before Brownlie was caught behind off Jacques Kallis for 53 in the tenth over of the day.
Man-of-the-match Steyn took three for 48 for match figures of 8-65 while Morkel took 2-36 as New Zealand were bowled out for 211 on Monday, with their last five wickets falling for just eight runs.
We've been very professional," said South African captain Graeme Smith, who hailed the attitude and performance of his players. "The guys have shown they are hungry to do well," said Smith. "After coming off two big series away it would have been very easy for us to idle along in these two matches but we haven't done that.
"It's extremely disappointing," said New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum. "But there has to be an acknowledgement of the difference in class between the two teams. We weren't good enough but we were put under tremendous pressure by a team at the very top of their game."
Fast bowlers Dale Steyn and Morne Morkel used the second new ball to devastating effect as South Africa won by an innings and 193 runs before lunch on the fourth day. It was their second successive innings win against the outclassed New Zealanders.
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