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Why Is Dewald Brevis Not In South Africa Playing XI for PAK vs SA 3rd ODI?

Sreejita Sen

Last updated: November 8, 2025

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The 3rd ODI between Pakistan and South Africa is currently underway in Faisalabad. Both teams have made changes in their starting XIs. While the hosts have included Abrar Ahmed and Haris Rauf in place of and Naseem Shah and Mohammad Waseem Jr, for the Proteas, George Linde have made way for Rubin Hermann. Dewald Brevis is another player who is not part of the playing XI.

PAK vs SA 3rd ODI: Playing XI

Pakistan: Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan(w), Salman Agha, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi(c), Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf.

South Africa: Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Quinton de Kock(w), Tony de Zorzi, Matthew Breetzke(c), Donovan Ferreira, Rubin Hermann, Corbin Bosch, Bjorn Fortuin, Lungi Ngidi, Nandre Burger, Nqabayomzi Peter.

Why Is Dewald Brevis Not Playing ODIs Against Pakistan?

South African youngster Dewald Brevis has been a notable omission from the visitors’ playing XI for the clash. Notably, following an underwhelming tour of Pakistan so far, the batter has been ruled out of the ongoing series with a low-grade shoulder muscle strain.

Coming on the back of a great run of form against Australia, the 22-year-old struggled to continue his momentum during the white-ball fixtures facing England. The stats hit a further low, as he managed only 54 runs in the Two-test series in Pakistan, including two ducks.

Brevis’ sub-par form continued in the subsequent T20I rubber, as he failed to register a single 30-plus score in three opportunities. However, during the third and final T20I in Lahore, he sustained the unfortunate injury that sidelined him from the current 50-over contests against the Men in Green. South Africa A wicketkeeper-batter, Rubin Hermann, has replaced Brevis in their squad.

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Series Decider Set in Faisalabad

It’s the series decider in Faisalabad with the score level at 1-1. South Africa won the previous match by eight wickets, thanks to Quinton de Kock’s unbeaten 123 off 119 balls, Tony de Zorzi’s 76, and Lhuan-dre Pretorius’ 46. Earlier, Pakistan were restricted to just 269-9 in their 50 overs. Saim Ayub scored 53, Salman Agha made 69, and Mohammad Nawaz added 59.

For South Africa, Nandre Burger took four wickets, while Nqabayomzi Peter picked three and Corbin Bosch claimed two wickets. The 3rd and final ODI will decide the series, as the winner of this match will take the trophy. Earlier, the Test series between the two teams ended 1-1, and Pakistan won the T20I series 2-1.

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