South Africa have top ranking in sight.

South Africa only won there first home series since 2007 against Sri Lanka?

Kash

I think they defeated West Indies at their home in 2008.Since then, opposition they have played at home has been Australia, England ,India (just prior to World Cup when their current veteran were in top form),Australia and Srilanka.Other than Srilanka,rest were fairly tough to beat.Additionally, their away record has been fantastic.

1 England 41 4830 118
2 South Africa 28 3277 117

England have played 41 games SA 28 which shows how inaccurate these rankings can be are in deciding the top team.

Windies series that I am referring to was Pollock's last.

hope for

Whats the problem?It should be as per average rather than team benefiting because they have played more games.
South African beating Nzl 3-0 in Nzl is fairly low and on top of that, SouthAfrica always crumble when they are on verge of attaining a significant milestone.If I can recall correctly, they had a similar opportunity when Aus toured them in 09 but they lost 1-2.

PR I don't see it as a benefit to play more games unless they are against weak teams. Playing more games means risking losing.

Saying Eng is the best team if you remove Asia is convenient, silly and highly debatable.

wtf? SA clearly the best team in all conditions...except their own? They lost a Test Match to Sri Lanka at home! And before that series, when was the last time they won a series at home?

This really is the forum of knee jerk reactions. SA are a very good side, but a deeply flawed side like any other in the world at the moment. It is impossible to say with such conviction who is the best.

It wouldn't surprise me if they steam rolled NZ 3-0, it wouldn't be surprised if they collapsed in one or even two of the Tests.

Also, NZ have a decent bowling attack. If SA are asked to bat under the tiniest bit of pressure...

Good luck to all the teams, that is what I say

Well said Maksi but of course a little extra for us.