SK Flashback: Revisiting India's unsuccessful attempts to conquer South Africa

#3 2006/07: South Africa win 2-1

Sreesanth ripped through the Proteas to help India to win their first Test in South Africa

Under Rahul Dravid's captaincy, India created history by winning a Test match in South Africa for the first time. Having won the toss in the first test, they chose to bat and scored a respectable 249 runs on a tricky pitch.

Sreesanth wrecked the South African batting line up with his accurate seam bowling. He picked up 5/40 to raze the hosts for 84. The Proteas couldn't recover from then on. They lost the match by 123 runs. Sreesanth won the Man of the Match award for his spectacular spell in the first innings.

South Africa came back strong in the second test. After posting a solid 328 runs in the first innings, South Africa dismissed India for just 240 runs. A quick-fire batting from the South African team set India a daunting target of 354 in the last innings. Makhaya Ntini demolished Indian top order as they bowled out for a paltry score of 179.

With the scoreline at 1-1, India looked at the possibility of winning the 1st series at South Africa. After winning the toss, India posted a formidable score of 414. They even bowled out South Africa for 373 taking a 40-run lead. However, India imploded in the third innings of the match. They got bowled out for 169 runs and South Africa reached the target of 211 with much ease to claim the series.