Faf du Plessis has been ruled out of the remainder of the SA20 tournament.
The Joburg Super Kings captain suffered a right thumb ligament tear requiring surgical repair.
The 41-year-old scored 135 runs in five innings for JSK at the top of the order at an average of 27.00 and a strike rate of 151.68.
Leus du Plooy has replaced Du Plessis in the squad with Donovan Ferreira taking over the captaincy.
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JSK are third on the SA20 log with three league-stage matches to play.
Roar soon, Faf. ?#ToJoburgWeBelong pic.twitter.com/fVKv1YMB2L
— Joburg Super Kings (@JSKSA20) January 13, 2026
Yellove always finds its way back!
To Joburg you belong, Leus! ??Leus du Plooy comes in as a replacement for Faf du Plessis. #WhistleForJoburg pic.twitter.com/Q7Huc90kNT
— Joburg Super Kings (@JSKSA20) January 13, 2026
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