The injury comes at a crucial stage of the competition, with teams entering the decisive phase of the group stage. JSK have played seven matches so far and won three of their seven matches.
Du Plessis has been a key figure for Joburg Super Kings, contributing at the top of the order both as a leader and as a senior batsman. While he may not have produced a standout kmock this season, the 41-year-old has shown encouraging form and provided a smooth start with a strike rate of over 150. He scored 135 runs in five innings, at an average of 27.
The Oburg Super Kings are currently in third place in the table with 17 points. The team remains in the hunt for a playoff berth, but the margin for error is slim as they prepare for high-stakes matches against other playoff contenders.
Super Kings have three games left: against Sunrisers Eastern Cape, Pretoria Capitals and Paarl Royals. The franchise has not yet announced a replacement player and has not made it clear who will take over as captain for the rest of the season.
For Joburg Super Kings, the focus now shifts to quickly regrouping and maintaining momentum despite the loss of one of their most influential figures. How effectively they respond to this setback could determine their SA20 campaign.
Joburg Super Kings have updated their roster for SA20 2025-2026
Rilee Roussouw, James Vince, Steve Stolk, Dian Forrester, Shubham Ranjane, Jarren Bacher, Prenelan Subrayen, Wiaan Mulder, Rivaldo Moonsamy, Donovan Ferriera, Neil Timmers, Michael-Kyle-Pepper, Reece Topley, Daniel Worrall, Imran Tahir, Nandre Burger, Janco Smit, Akeal Hossein, Richard Gleeson, Mathew De Villiers, Duan Jansen
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