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Key Takeaways
- 1📊 Faf: 135 runs in 5 inns; injured vs MICT's 234/3
- 2🏆 JSK 3rd place, 3 wins/2 losses/2 no-results
- 3💡 Ferreira takes over captaincy for remaining games
- 4🔮 Playoff push intensifies without veteran leader
"Donovan Ferreira is expected to lead Joburg Super Kings for the rest of the campaign"
Joburg Super Kings have taken a massive hit with skipper Faf du Plessis ruled out for the rest of the SA20 2025-26 season after a right thumb ligament tear. The 41-year-old veteran needs surgery following the injury in their January 10 clash against MI Cape Town, where he didn't bat in the chase of 234/3.
JSK's Leadership Shake-Up
Du Plessis notched 135 runs in five innings, but JSK's campaign – three wins, two losses, two washouts – now hinges on Donovan Ferreira stepping up as captain for the final three league games. Sitting third on the table, the franchise battles to secure playoffs amid the void left by their IPL-honed leader.
This blow comes at a crucial juncture, testing JSK's depth in the high-octane T20 fray. Ferreira's promotion echoes franchise resilience, but replacing Faf's experience and firepower won't be easy. Eyes now on how Super Kings rally for a strong finish.
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