Kagiso Rabada: There will be something for the bowlers every now and then

All the talk has been about how power-hitters have dominated the shortest format in recent years with flat surfaces and small boundaries which could see totals of 300 being breached for the first time at the event.

Rabada acknowledged that conditions, especially in India, is not in favour of pace bowlers like himself but hopes that some venues could offer something different.

"In ICC events, not all games are high scoring," Rabada told reporters ahead of the Proteas' opening World Cup clash against Canada on Monday.

"You will get venues that are high scoring from time to time, but I don't think all the pitches will be that way.

"There will be something for the bowlers every now and then. The pitches have always been like this in India.

"The grounds are small, the ball skids on and when the dew comes it makes it worse. The ball might swing for about two overs, but the nature of the pitches here is that they are just true. Batters can just swing through the line.

"The way T20 cricket is moving, literally everyone in a batting line-up can hit a six. I think it's become really brutal."

Co-hosts India will into the World Cup as clear favourites to win the trophy due to their power-packed batting line-up and having good variety in the bowling department.

Rabada though is adamant that the nature of T20 cricket is such that anyone can win on the day.

"You cannot say that there's a favourite in this tournament," Rabada insisted. "I think it's up for grabs. Anyone can take it.

"We'll be putting our hand up for that for sure. I'm not too sure what's going on in the Indian camp. This tournament is right open."

The Proteas first need to negotiate a contest against the Canadians in Ahmedabad on Monday in group that also includes New Zealand and Afghanistan.

Only the top two teams will qualify for the next round which it will be important for the Proteas to start the campaign well at the Narendra Modi Stadium, which could suit the fast bowlers the most.

"Ahmedabad is known to suit fast bowling. It is a high scoring ground," Rabada added.

"There are different soils; black soil normally spins more, the red soil - is normally the bouncier soil. We have to understand how best to put everything together."