India faced challenges in overcoming the South African stronghold on their home turf in the last eight series, achieving victories in only four out of the 23 Test matches played between the two teams. But former India head coach Ravi Shastri said the current series presents India with the best chance to win the first ever Test series in South Africa. And the reason is not slightly inexperienced Proteas side but not having Vernon Philander in the team.
