No real home advantage for South Africa
Recent head-to-heads between South Africa and England have been closely fought, and the hosts' vulnerability at home could make this series just as competitive
- In nine series since 1994, only one series has been won by a margin of more than one Test
- England have won 10 and South Africa 13 of the 29 Tests between the teams since 1994
- South Africa have lost 14 of their 47 Tests at home since January 2006
S Rajesh is stats editor of ESPNcricinfo. @rajeshstats