The 2009 IPL Venues

South Africa Stadium: Wanderers Where: Johannesburg Verdict: It has one of the bounciest pitches in the world. However, a quick outfield and the high altitude, where the ball travels further, generally aid batting. Stadium: Kingsmead Where: Durban Verdict: Packed crowds are expected at the stadium where India's Yuvraj Singh hit six sixes in an over. The pitch is fast and pace bowler-friendly. Stadium: Newlands Where: Cape Town Verdict: A good batting wicket, which also provides decent assistance to seamers. Strong winds blowing across the ground assist lofted shots. Stadium: SuperSport Park Where: Centurion Verdict: A fast bowler's paradise, with seam and carry. The tight boundaries are too small to protect any length errors though. Stadium: St George's Park Where: Port Elizabeth Verdict: One of the few pitches in South Africa that favours spin-bowling. The weather can also become pretty blustery at times. Stadium: Buffalo Park Where: East London Verdict: Expect runs and more runs. The ground is tiny, the pitch slow and the Indian players will feel at home in these conditions. Stadium: OUTsurance Oval Where: Bloemfontein Verdict: Another small ground that is conducive to big-hitting, but will host only two matches. Stadium: De Beers Diamond Oval Where: Kimberly Verdict: A dry and hard pitch with decent bounce. Overall, it is a good batting strip with runs to be had. Keep up with the latest business news from the region with the Emirates Business 24|7 daily newsletter. To subscribe to the newsletter, please click here .