The third ODI between Pakistan and South Africa will be played on Thursday at Centurion. On this ground, Babar Azam XI defeated the host team by three wickets after a thrilling contest. For this match, Pakistan will not have the services of vice-captain and all-rounder Shadab Khan. Khan left foot during the second ODI. He was injured after being hit by a ball, after which he has been advised to rest for four weeks. The three-match ODI series between Pakistan and South Africa is one-on-one. In the decisive match, the hosts lost five key players who left the series for India to play in the IPL.