Johannesburg, June 3 -- South African wicketkeeper-batter Kyle Verreynne emphasised that his role as a middle-order batter is more about playing at a fast pace and contributing to a strong flow of runs, rather than just accumulating a high number of runs.

For Verreynne, the magnitude of the upcoming ICC World Test Championship Final hasn't been lost. A two-year journey now boils down to one match on the most iconic stage in the sport. South Africa is facing off against Australia at Lord's in the Ultimate Test on June 11.

Verreynne, who has been named in the Proteas' 15-member squad for the Ultimate Test, has been a vital cog, and his influence extends well beyond the scorecard.

With the bat, Verreynne has amassed 488 runs in 14 innings...