South Africa will be hoping for bouncy wickets

Traditionally, South Africa has prepared seam friendly wickets with plenty of movement and especially bounce to suit their bowling style. India on the other hand have always preferred wickets which give spin bowlers more assistance.

With news that the first Test taking place in Newlands may not be a hard bouncy track as South Africa would have preferred, South Africa will need to put to in their best efforts to prepare pitches to assist there team as an entire unit. Preparing pitches to best suit the South African bowling attack is another key factor which can help to ensure a series victory against India.