Temba Bavuma will miss the first ODI against Pakistan in Paarl on Tuesday as the Proteas look to rotate the squad to manage workloads ahead of the Test series over the festive period.
Proteas white-ball coach Rob Walter managed his first bilateral series win in the recent T20I Series at home to Pakistan, but stressed their focus has always been geared towards the bigger picture.
Saturday's third and final T20 international between South Africa and Pakistan at the Wanderers was abandoned due to persistent rain and thunderstorms.
Proteas batter Reeza Hendricks says his maiden T20I century against Pakistan was a special milestone as he prepares for the reality of potentially ending his international career soon.
A brilliant maiden century from Reeza Hendricks helped the Proteas beat Pakistan by seven wickets in the second T20I in Centurion and win the series with a game to spare.
Proteas white-ball coach Rob Walter is looking for his charges to rediscover their form that saw them reach the 50-over Cricket World Cup semi-final in India last year.