 The partnership of 250 by himself and JP Duminy in the match was recorded as South Africa's highest partnership in Perth, the third highest overall in Perth, and their second highest against Australia.On 11 March 2017, against New Zealand he became the first South African opener to face 200 or more balls in both innings of a Test.On 27 January 2018, against India he became the first South African to carry his bat twice in Tests since 1992.