South Africa v India Tests 2013: 5 reasons why it's wrong to expect miracles from Zaheer Khan

3. Strong South African batting

South Africa are arguably the best batting side in Test cricket right now. Add to that, home advantage, and their batsmen are in a really nice position.

Graeme Smith’s last Test innings was a mammoth 234 in Dubai. Hashim Amla has been as consistent as ever, and AB de Villiers can always be relied upon. Jacques Kallis is arguably, South Africa’s greatest batsman ever, and he will be eager to prove that class is permanent.

The big guns along with the likes of Alviro Petersen and JP Duminy will be looking to ensure that Zaheer has a torrid time on his comeback tour.