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So how is it that South Africa have achieved what no other team has managed in 16 years, beating Australia at home? The record over the past couple of years shows just how all-conquering they have been.

South Africa last toured Australia in 05/06, when they were beaten 0-2. Starting from the next season however, they have beaten India at home, Pakistan home and away, New Zealand and West Indies at home, Bangladesh a couple of times and England in England. Their one drawn series was against India in India, which was drawn 1-1, though it should be noted that it did feature a match where South Africa bowled India out for 76.

They also had four of the top 10 run scorers of 2008 and three of the top wicket takers.