After closing the T20I series 2-1, Pakistan they want to extend their advantage as they took it South Africa Faisalabad in the first ODI at the Iqbal Stadium. By the other side Shaheen AfridiHe will strive to build on his recent success with his players Babar Azam and Muhammad Rizwan expected to anchor the batting line-up.
South Africa, on the other hand, will be determined to bounce back in the 50-over format. Matthew breetzkeOdi, who started as captain, will face the twin problems of the side and maintain his fine run with the bat. Young right-back Odi has made an impressive start to his career, but will now have extra responsibility in the absence of a star player.
Why Dewald Brevis is not playing today’s match
Right before the match, South Africa was hit with a huge setback like the star fruit Dewald brevis He was dropped from the opening and, in fact, the entire three-match series. Cricket South Africa (CSA) The 21-year-old sustained a low-grade shoulder muscle strain during the third T20i in Lahore, an official statement confirmed the news.
The injury occurred when brevis attempted a diving stop near the boundary, after which he found himself clutching his shoulder in pain. Despite initial optimism that he would recover, further evaluation by the medical team ruled him out of the series. The CSA added that Brevis will undergo rehabilitation as part of the squad’s rehabilitation plan in Pakistan.
GetMutback comes at a crucial time as the proteas also prepare for the upcoming test tour IndiaWhere Brevis played a key role. His absence leaves a huge void in South Africa’s middle-order, especially considering his explosive batting form in recent months.
“Titum Titan Titan Dewald Brevis has been ruled out of Pakistan’s third one-day international series due to a low-grade shoulder strain. He sustained a shoulder injury against Pakistan’s Medical Team in the T20 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Saturday. His replacement for the Odi series will be announced in due course” X. wrote protease.
Squad update 🚨
Faisalabad: Titans Titans Titans Dewald BRevis has been ruled out of the three-match one-day international series against Pakistan due to a low-grade shoulder strain.
He sustained a shoulder injury in the third T20 International … pic.twitter.com/ihneyg3qa
– Proteas men (@proteasmencsa) November 4, 2025
Both teams play xi
Pakistan: Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Muhammad Rizwan (WK), Salman Agha, Hussaini Talat, Hasan Nawaz, Muhammad Nawaz, Shahen Afridi (C), Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed
South Africa: Kock (white), lhuan-drespan pretorid, tony zoretzke, matthew breetzke (c), Sinetema Geshile, Donovan Ferrea, Georg Linde, Corbin Fortune, LIGA NGIDI, LIZAD Williams
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