Venues
Kingsmead, Durban: Kingsmead is known to be influenced by tidal movements because of its close proximity to the sea. It was the venue where Yuvraj memorably clouted Stuart Broad for six sixers in an over, the first-ever time the feat was accomplished in a T20 match.
Seating capacity: 25,000
Pitch: Kingsmead used be known traditionally as a seamer's wicket and has witnessed many batting collapses. The pitch has since been redesigned to ensue a fair contest between bat and ball.
Number of IPL matches to be played: 16
St George's Park, Port Elizabeth: The St George's Park is home to one of the oldest cricket clubs in South Africa, the Port Elizabeth Cricket Club. The ground hosted its first Test in March 1889.
Seating Capacity: 19,000
Pitch: The windy conditions at the St George's Park generally tends to favour the seamers at the start. However, batsmen have found the conditions easy once they get their feet moving.
Number of IPL matches to be played: 7
Newlands, Capetown: Nestled in the backdrop of the Table Mountains and the Devil's Peak, Newlands is also called the "Lord's" of South Africa.
Seating capacity: 25,000
Pitch: Generally on the slower side, the Newlands pitch tends to favour the spinners more than any other venue.
Number of IPL matches to be played: 8