South Africa have selected their strongest available squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Pakistan in order to make full use of their last opportunity to play together ahead of next year's Champions Trophy.

South Africa have announced a strong squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Pakistan. The series is important as it gives the side their last chance to play together before next year's ICC Champions Trophy.

South Africa will be facing Pakistan in a three-match ODI series from December 17 onwards. The Proteas have named a strong squad for their series against the Men in Green. However, a key pacer has been ruled out of the series.

Maphaka will join Kagiso Rabada, who makes his return to the ODI squad for the first time since the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup semi-final against Australia in November. The squad also features Hollywoodbets Dolphins fast bowler Ottneil Baartman, alongside all-rounders Marco Jansen and Andile Phehlukwayo.

South Africa fast bowler Anrich Nortje's injury woes continued as he was ruled out of the remainder of the Twenty20 series against Pakistan, as well as the three One-Day Internationals, because of a left toe injury,

In a statement released by Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Thursday (Dec 12), Nortje will miss the key series in the build-up to the Champions Trophy while also casting doubts on his availability in the SA20.

Anrich Nortje ruled out of white-ball series with toe injury. (Photo Source: ICC) Star pacer has been ruled out of the ongoing three-match T20I series between South Africa and Pakistan after sustaining a left toe injury.

South Africa's fast bowler Anrich Nortje's injury woes continued as he was on Thursday ruled out of the remainder of the Twenty20 series and three One-Day Internationals against Pakistan as they named a strong squad for the fixtures in the 50-over format.

Proteas quick Anrich Nortje has been ruled out of the remainder of the T20I series against Pakistan and the three-match One-Day International series due to a left toe injury.