I have to say . .i think Zaheer Khan is vital to India's chances in the series. The bowling is lack lustre without him. For all the promise that Ishant showed when he burst onto the scene, he hasnt delivered. How many of the indian bowlers would get into a world 2nd XI let alone first XI. i dont really rate Harbajan as a world XI bowler.
their batting is suspect on bouncy tracks, you cant expect the great Tendulkar to get them out of jail every time. i think the Proteas are gonna teach them a lesson. Their record away from home in recent times is average at best.
i dont think their is a best side in the world at the moment. the gap has narrowed between the sides after the retirements of waugh, hayden, mcgrath, warne, gilchrist, langer et al