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Cape Town - Former Proteas all-rounder Lance Klusener believes the conditions at Kingsmead could suit Australia ahead of their series-deciding ODI clash against South Africa.
Klusener told the Volksblad newspaper that the Kingsmead pitch - his home ground during his playing days - has more bounce, which is similar to conditions in Australia.
"Their batsmen like it, their performance here (in Durban) is therefore is no surprise to me," said Klusener.
The Australians boast an impressive record at the ground, winning four of their six matches with the Proteas there. Their 271/2 in the 2001/2002 season is still the highest score successfully chased down in an international one-day game at Kingsmead.
The KwaZulu-Natalian says batting conditions will differ markedly from those experienced at St George's Park in Port Elizabeth on Sunday when the Proteas posted a winning total of 303-6.
Klusener said more runs square of the wicket could be expected due to the extra bounce in the pitch. This will enable more pull-, hook-and cut shots.
His advice to the Protea bowlers is: "Bowl fuller, because there's more bounce."
Klusener does, however, believe that the momentum is on South Africa's side after their clinical 80-run win in Port Elizabeth.
Klusener told the Volksblad newspaper that the Kingsmead pitch - his home ground during his playing days - has more bounce, which is similar to conditions in Australia.
"Their batsmen like it, their performance here (in Durban) is therefore is no surprise to me," said Klusener.
The Australians boast an impressive record at the ground, winning four of their six matches with the Proteas there. Their 271/2 in the 2001/2002 season is still the highest score successfully chased down in an international one-day game at Kingsmead.
The KwaZulu-Natalian says batting conditions will differ markedly from those experienced at St George's Park in Port Elizabeth on Sunday when the Proteas posted a winning total of 303-6.
Klusener said more runs square of the wicket could be expected due to the extra bounce in the pitch. This will enable more pull-, hook-and cut shots.
His advice to the Protea bowlers is: "Bowl fuller, because there's more bounce."
Klusener does, however, believe that the momentum is on South Africa's side after their clinical 80-run win in Port Elizabeth.
