The Proteas will be looking to exploit the inexperienced bowling attack of Australia when the teams clash in their ICC Champions Trophy encounter in Rawalpindi on Tuesday.
The 2025 Champions Trophy in Karachi sees Afghanistan making its tournament debut against a South African side eager bounce back from recent disappointments.
Former Pakistan all-rounder Yasir Arafat has been appointed as South Africa's bowling consultant for the rest of the tri-nation ODI series with Pakistan and New Zealand.
Proteas captain Temba Bavuma believes "there is a lot more to come from" from Matthew Breetzke after his record-breaking ton against New Zealand in Lahore on Monday.
David Miller, the captain of the Paarl Royals, has praised the contributions of veteran cricketer Dinesh Karthik, who brings over 20 years of international experience to the team.
Proteas fast bowler Gerald Coetzee will miss the remainder of the Betway SA20 due to a left hamstring strain.