Baartman ruled out of SA vs Australia ODIs, Duan Jansen steps in
Synopsis
South Africa head into their ODI series against Australia short of two fast bowlers — Ottneil Baartman joins Kagiso Rabada on the injury list, both sidelined with hamstring concerns. Duan Jansen steps in, setting up a rare brothers-in-arms pairing with Marco Jansen as the Proteas look to paper over significant pace bowling gaps before the series opens in Durban on 24 September.
Key Takeaways
Ottneil Baartman has been ruled out of South Africa's ODI series against Australia due to a left hamstring injury .
Duan Jansen has been named as his replacement and will join the squad in Durban on 19 September .
Baartman is the second pace bowler to miss the series after Kagiso Rabada was also withdrawn with a hamstring concern.
CSA will assess Rabada's fitness ahead of the three- Test series beginning 9 October .
Captain Temba Bavuma , David Miller , and Quinton de Kock are part of a 16-member squad ; Aiden Markram joins from the second ODI.
Dewald Brevis is absent from the ODI squad, preparing for the Test season via first-class cricket.
South Africa's preparations for their three-match ODI series against Australia have been disrupted by a fresh injury setback, with right-arm medium pacer Ottneil Baartman ruled out of the series due to a left hamstring injury. The series opens on 24 September in Durban. Cricket South Africa (CSA) confirmed on Sunday that Duan Jansen has been named as Baartman's replacement.
Jansen Brothers to Reunite in Durban Squad
Duan Jansen will join the squad when the Proteas convene in Durban on 19 September, where he will also link up with his brother Marco Jansen, who was already part of the original selection. It will be a notable family reunion on the cricket field, adding an intriguing dimension to South Africa's pace attack for the white-ball assignment.
Baartman Second Injury Casualty After Rabada
Baartman's absence compounds a growing injury concern for the Proteas. He is the second player to be ruled out of the ODI series, following pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada, who was earlier withdrawn due to a separate hamstring concern. CSA said it will assess Rabada's fitness closer to the three-Test series scheduled to begin on 9 October, leaving his availability for the longer format uncertain for now.
Squad at Near Full Strength Despite Absences
Despite the injury setbacks, CSA had named a 16-member squad last week described as close to full strength. Regular skipper Temba Bavuma returns to lead the side, while senior batters David Miller and Quinton de Kock are also included. The squad also features the return of fast bowler Gerald Coetzee, who last appeared in an ODI during the 2023 World Cup, stepping into the gap left by Rabada's unavailability.
Brevis Absent, Markram Available Late
Notably, explosive batter Dewald Brevis has not been included in the ODI squad, with CSA indicating he will focus on first-class cricket ahead of the Test season. Meanwhile, Aiden Markram will be available only from the second and third ODIs of the series.
South Africa's full ODI squad for the Australia series reads: Temba Bavuma (captain), Duan Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Matthew Breetzke, Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Tony de Zorzi, Bjorn Fortuin, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs.
With the series just days away, all eyes will be on whether South Africa's rejigged pace attack can hold its own against an Australian side widely regarded as one of the most formidable ODI units in the world.
Point of View
And it raises questions about CSA's pre-series workload management. Rabada's fitness for the Test series starting 9 October is the bigger strategic concern — ODIs can be absorbed, but a hamstrung Rabada in the Tests would fundamentally alter South Africa's prospects. Gerald Coetzee's return after a long ODI absence is a silver lining, but he arrives into high-pressure conditions without recent match rhythm at this level. The Jansen brothers pairing offers headline appeal, but whether it provides enough firepower against an Australian batting line-up that has historically thrived against pace-heavy oppositions remains an open question.
NationPress
13 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why has Ottneil Baartman been ruled out of the South Africa vs Australia ODI series?
Baartman has been ruled out due to a left hamstring injury sustained ahead of the series. Cricket South Africa confirmed his withdrawal on Sunday, with Duan Jansen named as his replacement.
Who is replacing Baartman in South Africa's ODI squad?
Duan Jansen has been named as Baartman's replacement. He will join the squad when the Proteas assemble in Durban on 19 September, alongside his brother Marco Jansen who was already part of the squad.
Is Kagiso Rabada also unavailable for the ODI series?
Yes, Kagiso Rabada has also been ruled out of the ODI series with a hamstring concern. CSA has said it will take a call on his availability for the three-Test series, which begins on 9 October.
When and where does the South Africa vs Australia ODI series start?
The three-match ODI series begins on 24 September in Durban, South Africa. The squads are expected to convene in Durban from 19 September.
Who are the notable inclusions and absences in South Africa's ODI squad?
Captain Temba Bavuma, David Miller, and Quinton de Kock are among the notable inclusions. Gerald Coetzee returns after his last ODI appearance at the 2023 World Cup. Dewald Brevis is absent, focusing on first-class cricket for the Test season, while Aiden Markram is available only from the second ODI onwards.
