5 Indian cricketers who have excelled against South Africa in Tests

How good was Sachin and Sehwag’s records against the Proteas?Some gruelling cricket has been played between India and South Africa in Test matches over the years. Even though South Africa have been pretty much on top in terms of overall results, India have managed to inflict a few memorable defeats on their opposition.In terms of individual performances, players from both sides have come up with exceptional and consistent performances which have aided their respective teams. While some of the performers for South Africa are still very much playing, most Indians who have done well against the Proteas have hung up their boots.Here we take a look at 5 Indian cricketers who have excelled against South Africa in Tests:

#5 Harbhajan Singh

Bhajji has enjoyed playing against South Africa

MAT	WKTS	AVE	BBI
11	60	28.40	7/87

Harbhajan Singh, fondly known as the Turbanator, has had a great time in Tests played against South Africa in his career so far. The stats speak for themselves as he has picked up 60 wickets against them in just 11 matches at a very decent average of 28.40 which is far better than his career average of 32 plus. This includes a few match-winning spells that turned the tide of the game in Team Indias favour.

In fact, the last time the Proteas lost a series in India was primarily due to Harbhajan Singhs 7 for 87 in the second and final Test of the 2004 India-South Africa series at his favourtie ground, the Eden Gardens; India won the Test and the claimed the series 1-0. Considering his past record against South Africa and a more than decent performance in the recently concluded ODI series, it is a pity that he has not been picked for the ongoing Test series against the same opposition. But he will surely remain one of the top performers in Tests between India and South Africa.