ODI series: Test matches tormenter Duanne Olivier replaces Dale Steyn for first two ODIs

South Africa have opted to bring in Aiden Markram and Duanne Olivier for the first two ODIs against Pakistan. Dale Steyn and Quinton de Kock has been rested.

Olivier was the top wicket taker in the Test series with 24 wickets and used the short ball to devastating effect. He will be making his ODI debut. It will be interesting to see how Pakistan deal with him in ODIs. With greater restriction in terms of bouncers and wides, Olivier will have to find a different mode of attack. Dale Steyn who endured an injury scare in the 1^st innings of the third test is fit enough but Cricket South Africa opted to not risk him.

Quinton de Kock scored his 1^st century for over 2 years in the 3^rd and final test. He has also been playing nonstop cricket. Heinrich Klaasen will be keeping the wickets in his absence.

The 1^st ODI is scheduled on the 19^th of January.

South Africa squad for first two ODIs: Faf du Plessis(c), Hashim Amla, Aiden Markram, Reeza Hendricks, Imran Tahir, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Dane Paterson, Andile Phehlukwayo, Dwaine Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Duanne Olivier, Rassie van der Dussen