The pitches at JSK are deliberately made drier. All the covers have been off since the last 6-7 hours, the sun has been baking out. Very dry, very cracked and very abrasive. SEC ended up 17 for 4 a couple days ago with Sipamla and Viljoen absolutely running riot. That is why Faf du Plessis is desperate to bowl. The ball holds onto the surface under the sunlight. The ball skids on a bit under floodlights. Advantage JSK right now. Have to bowl well, the opening batters can leave the odd ball, reports Mark Butcher.