Overview
- South Africa open a three-match ODI series against Pakistan in Faisalabad on Tuesday at Iqbal Stadium.
- Dewald Brevis was ruled out on Tuesday morning with a shoulder muscle strain and will remain with the touring party for rehabilitation ahead of the India Tests.
- Sinethemba Qeshile has been added to the ODI squad, with a possible debut for the uncapped wicketkeeper-batter not confirmed.
- Matthew Breetzke says the team must adapt quickly to local conditions and has specific plans for key threats, including Babar Azam.
- The captain will lean on experienced teammates Quinton de Kock, Tony de Zorzi and Corbin Bosch for guidance, while top T20 run-scorer Reeza Hendricks is not in the ODI squad.