After winning the T20I series 2–1, Pakistan Eager to increase their dominance as they advance South Africa In the first ODI at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad. led the home side Shaheen Afridiwill be keen to build on their recent success, with players such as Babar Azam And Mohammad Rizwan The batting unit is expected to be strengthened.
South Africa, on the other hand, will be determined to make a strong comeback in the 50-over format. Matthew BritzkeWhoever has been handed the ODI captaincy will have to face the dual challenges of leading the team and maintaining his excellent form with the bat. This young right-handed batsman has made a great start to his ODI career but now he will have to shoulder additional responsibilities in the absence of the star player.
Why is Dewald Brewis not playing today’s match?
Just before the match, South Africa got a big blow in the form of star batsman. dewald brevis Was dropped from the opening ODI and, in fact, the entire three-match series. Cricket South Africa (CSA) The news was confirmed in an official statement, revealing that the 21-year-old suffered a low-grade shoulder muscle strain during the third T20I in Lahore.
The injury occurred when Brewis attempted a diving stop near the boundary, after which he was seen holding his shoulder in pain. Despite initial optimism about his recovery, further assessment by the medical team ruled him out of the series. CSA said Brewis will remain with the team in Pakistan for rehabilitation as part of his recovery plan.
The setback comes at a crucial time, as the Proteas also prepare for their upcoming Test tour IndiaWhere Brevis is expected to play an important role. His absence leaves a huge void in South Africa’s middle order, especially considering his explosive batting form in recent months.
“Momentum Multiply Titans batsman Dewald Brevis has been ruled out of the three-match ODI series against Pakistan due to a lower shoulder muscle strain. He suffered a shoulder injury during the third T20 International at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Saturday. Brevis will undergo rehabilitation with the Proteas men’s medical team in Pakistan in preparation for the upcoming Test tour of India. His replacement for the ODI series will be announced in due course.” Proteas written on X.
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Faizabad: Momentum Multiply Titans batsman Dewald Brewis has been ruled out of the three-match One Day International series against Pakistan due to a lower shoulder muscle strain.
He suffered a shoulder injury during the third T20 International match. pic.twitter.com/iuhnEyg3QA
– Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) 4 November 2025
Playing XI of both the teams
Pakistan: Saeem Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Agha, Hussain Talat, Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi (captain), Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed.
South Africa: Quinton de Kock (wk), Luan-Dre Pretorius, Tony De Zorzi, Mathieu Britzke (c), Sinethemba Keshile, Donovan Ferreira, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Bjorn Fortuyn, Lungi Ngidi, Lizaad Williams
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