India are about to be tested just as much as the Proteas are when their three-match Test tour starts at Newlands today.
Virat Kohli and his team of superstars come to South Africa top of the ICC Test rankings.
But there is something a little off about those stats.
India have won their last 10 Test series, but none of them have away to the strongest nations.
Their record has been built on the anomaly that they have been playing almost of their five-day cricket in their home conditions.
But we all know that SA is not a place for spinners and batsmen who are used to slow and low pitches.
Nee, here the Indians can expect bouncers aimed at their throats and seam off the deck sharper than a curry with klomp chilli.
The Proteas bowling will know that who they must target - Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara have been their most consistent performers with the bat.
CLASS: India yster Virat Kohli
Spinners Ravis Jadeja and Ashwin will be relying mostly on their ability to extract bounce and must not be allowed to settle into a rhythm.
I guess that means Ottis Gibson must set up his team to attack and keep the pressure on the Indians session for session when the series starts.
I just wish the Indian and SA bosses had agreed to a night Test for the series too.