Archive · 8 Sep 2026
South Africa Drop Brevis For Australia ODI Series
South Africa chose a cricket team to play three one-day matches against Australia.
Dewald Brevis, who batted well in a recent T20 tournament, was not selected.
Temba Bavuma will lead the team.
Aiden Markram will join for the second and third matches.
Fast bowler Kagiso Rabada cannot play because of a hamstring injury.
Gerald Coetzee is returning to the one-day team after almost three years.
South Africa also left out several other players, including injured batter Lhuan-dre Pretorius.
The games will happen in three South African cities between September 24 and September 30.
Dewald Brevis was omitted from South Africa’s squad for the three-match ODI series against Australia.
Temba Bavuma will captain South Africa, while Aiden Markram will play in the second and third ODIs only.
Kagiso Rabada will miss the series because of a right hamstring injury, according to the article’s quick answers.
Gerald Coetzee returns to the ODI squad after nearly three years away from 50-over cricket.
The matches will be played in Durban, Johannesburg and Potchefstroom from September 24 to 30, 2026.
- Who
- South Africa, captained by Temba Bavuma, will play Australia; Dewald Brevis was omitted from the South African squad.
- What
- South Africa announced its squad for a three-match ODI series against Australia.
- When
- The series is scheduled for September 24, 27 and 30, 2026.
- Where
- The matches will be played in Durban, Johannesburg and Potchefstroom, South Africa.
- Why
- South Africa said the series will help shape its squad and combinations ahead of the World Cup, while players are assessed for specific roles.
- Series
- Three ODIs between South Africa and Australia
- Series dates
- September 24–30, 2026
- South Africa captain
- Temba Bavuma
- Aiden Markram
- Selected for the second and third ODIs only
- Major omission
- Dewald Brevis
- Injury absence
- Kagiso Rabada is unavailable with a right hamstring injury
- Returning player
- Gerald Coetzee returns to the ODI squad after almost three years