“......the SA batsmen will be exposed to those bowlers in the competition. ”
But but but......
“It's going to be so different in England facing quality bowling and pressure, in front of foreign audiences on softer pitches. ”
See why your remark, eluding to an advantage of playing in the IPL, makes no sense? I’m talking about the difference in pitches.
Have a look at this. Cricket in India are two completely different kettles of fish
“India
The wickets in India tend to be very low and slow, the ball favours a lot of spin, and it is much harder for fast bowling as there isn’t a lot of bounce and pace in the wicket. The Indian lifestyle is very different, for example, Indian people are late risers, their day will start later and therefore have dinner later, therefore requiring a change to usual preparation and routine for non-local players. The heat is one of the main challenges an international athlete will face in India. This climate can cause the player to need to alter their preparation for matches. For example, due to the hot playing conditions, players might need to drink more fluids and eat different foods to cope with this change. Therefore it is important players adapt quickly to these changes to maintain consistent performance.
England
In England as a result of the cold weather, it causes the pitches to swing and seam a little bit more than usual, this can make it quite tough and challenging for batting at times. Again a very different culture and climate to what you would experience in the subcontinent. Adapting preparation and being flexible is once again important to be able to have success here.