Durban hosted the highest number of matches during IPL 2009, as was the pattern in early IPL seasons where certain venues were favored for scheduling more fixtures.
The Indian Premier League's 2009 season was relocated entirely to South Africa due to security concerns in India, and Kingsmead in Durban hosted the largest share of matches among the venues used. Johannesburg, Pretoria (Centurion), and Cape Town also staged games but hosted fewer fixtures overall.