 After losing the limited-overs series 4–0, Sreesanth produced took 5–40 in a display of pace and swing to help dismiss South Africa.This performance helped to bowl South Africans out for just 84, leading to first Indian win on South African soil, for which he was named man of the match.Again, Sreesanth's emotional antics, which have led him to be regarded by some commentators as eccentric, were frequently noted.