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Leus du Plooy replaces injured Faf du Plessis in JSK, Donavon Ferreira named captain

Kaushik Kashyap

Leus du Plooy replaces Faf du Plessis, Donavon Ferreira named captain. [Source @jsksa20/x]Leus du Plooy replaces Faf du Plessis, Donavon Ferreira named captain. [Source @jsksa20/x]

In a significant development, Joburg Super Kings have announced a major change midway through the fourth season of SA20, with Leus du Plooy signed as a replacement for injured captain Faf du Plessis. His absence is a major blow, given his impact as a senior batter and respected leader.

Alongside the squad update, JSK also confirmed a leadership shift, naming Donavon Ferreira as captain for the remainder of the campaign. With playoffs still firmly in sight, the men in yellow will look to regroup quickly and maintain momentum despite losing their skipper.

Leus du Plooy replaces injured Faf du Plessis for remainder of SA20 2025-26

Faf du Plessis has been ruled out of the rest of SA20 2025-26 after suffering a ligament tear in his right thumb, requiring immediate surgery. The 41-year-old sustained the setback during the ongoing season, forcing JSK to act for a replacement.

The injury is a major setback for JSK, as Faf du Plessis was beginning to find rhythm after a quiet start with the bat. The veteran scored 135 runs from five innings at a healthy strike-rate of 151.69, highlighting his growing form this season.

To fill the void, JSK have turned to a familiar face in Leus du Plooy. The 31-year-old left-hander has over 4,000 T20 runs and has represented JSK in all three previous SA20 seasons, making him a reliable and proven replacement.

Leus du Plooy has an impressive SA20 record for the franchise, scoring 743 runs at an average of 39.10 and a strike-rate of 141.79. His experience and familiarity with the setup, combined with winning many games for them in the past, make him a strong fit for the crucial second half.

Donavon Ferreira named JSK captain for rest of the SA20 2025-26

In Faf du Plessisā€™ absence, Donavon Ferreira has been named captain of JSK. The move reflects the franchiseā€™s confidence in his calm mindset, sharp cricketing intelligence, and rising influence within the squad, especially during high-pressure moments in the ongoing SA20 season.

Donovan Ferreira now faces the challenge of guiding JSK, who currently sit third on the points table with three wins from seven games. With playoffs approaching, his captaincy will be key as the team looks to stay alive in the knockout stage, eyeing a maiden SA20 title.