The Proteas are hoping to break their two-match losing streak against the Netherlands at ICC events when the teams clash in the T20 World Cup in New York on Saturday.
Proteas wicketkeeper-batter Heinrich Klaasen says he anticipates the pitch will be better when they face the Netherlands in New York for their second T20 World Cup match.
The International Cricket Council revealed ground staff in New York are "working hard" to make improvements on the inconsistent pitch.
The United States clinched a thrilling super over victory against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup in Dallas.
There is a growing consensus among former players that the increasingly unpredictable T20 World Cup pitch in New York is dangerous for batters.
Australia were limping along at 50/2 but managed to post a competitive total and bowl out Oman to earn a 39-run win in their T20 World Cup opener in Barbados on Wednesday.