Pakistan coach Javed Miandad believes his team are capable of beating anyone after forcing a draw with South Africa on Tuesday to win the series 1-0.

"It is a big win for us against a quality side which has a lot of all-round strength and experience. I feel if we play with the same spirit and discipline we can win against any team and that includes Australia," Miandad said.

Miandad, who took over as coach after a disappointing World Cup, guided Pakistan to a first Test series win over South Africa and their first home series victory against a quality side since 1997.

"I am very happy with our performance because despite not having some key players for this match everyone played like a unit and with commitment," Miandad said.

"I think in the last two series against Bangladesh and South Africa we have also unearthed four or five young players for the future who are willing to work hard."

Miandad, who was also coach when Pakistan lost home series to Zimbabwe, Australia and England in recent years, said there was a difference in the present team.

"They are willing to learn and work hard and be around for a long time. They have improved day by day."

Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq was full of praise for young leg spinner Danish Kaneria who took 11 wickets in the two Tests.

"If he continues to improve this way he is our biggest find for a long time," Inzamam said. "He carried the burden of the bowling and I thought the South African batsmen were never able to relax against him."

Inzamam said the win over South Africa was a big one and gave full credit to opening batsmen Taufeeq Umar and Imran Farhat, who posted three successive century stands in the series.

"I am happy to say the team is now finally taking shape and we have found some good new players," he said.