5 instances when teams made perfect use of their home advantage

India’s dominance over South Africa during the ongoing Test series between the two teams has been there for everyone to see as the Proteas stare at yet another defeat in the 3rd Test at Nagpur. With the Indian spinners creating havoc in the opposition camp on pitches that have turned square from Day One, it is evident that they have been able exploit their home conditions to good effect.Not only India, but teams from all over the world, be it England, Australia, New Zealand or South Africa, have utilised their respective home conditions mighty effectively to get an upper hand over the opposition from time to time.Here are 5 instances when teams made complete use of the home advantage:

#5 Pakistan vs England Test Series 2012

Pakistan were too good for England in the 2012 Test series played in UAE

Home Team: Pakistan (playing in UAE)

Opponents: England

Series Result: 3-0

Pakistan’s record in their adopted home, the United Arab Emirates, has been envious to say the least and they have learnt very well about how to utilise their ‘home advantage’ here. Their most famous victory in the country came when they whitewashed the England team, who were ranked number one in the world in Tests at that time, 3-0 in a series played in 2012.

In spin-friendly conditions, Pakistani tweakers Saeed Ajmal and Abdur Rehman tore through the England batting line-up on more than one occasion and inspired their team to win all three Tests with consummate ease. It earmarked the beginning of the Pakistan cricket team’s remarkable success in the UAE in the years that have followed.