Heinrich Klaasen is set to return to the Proteas line-up for their ICC Champions Trophy clash against England in Karachi on Saturday after recovering from an elbow injury.
Proteas captain Temba Bavuma has kept his cards close to his chest on the availability of key middle-order batter Heinrich Klaasen ahead of their showdown with Australia.
Destructive Proteas batsman Heinrich Klaasen understands the significance of beating Pakistan on home soil and ending their five-match losing streak against the sub-continent side.
In a display of sheer dominance, Pakistan clinched a decisive 81-run victory over South Africa in the second ODI at Newlands, Cape Town, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series.
Proteas wicketkeeper-batter Heinrich Klaasen is set to lead the T20 side in the absence of Aiden Markram, as Anrich Nortje and Tabraiz Shamsi return to the squad to face Pakistan.
Heinrich Klaasen says a change in mindset was key for the Proteas batters as they had to adapt to a difficult pitch in New York for their first three T20 World Cup matches.