De Zorzi out of SA's series opener against Australia with hamstring niggle

South African cricketer Tony de Zorzi has been ruled out of the opening match of the series against Australia due to a hamstring injury. The unavailability of the batter necessitates a change to the team's lineup for the fixture in Durban.

Following de Zorzi's withdrawal, the team is considering handing a debut to Ackerman. The selection decision remains pending as the squad adjusts to the late injury concern ahead of the series start.