Joburg Super Kings captain Faf du Plessis has been ruled out of the remainder of the SA20 season due to a ligament tear in his right thumb, requiring surgery. The injury occurred during a match on January 10. Du Plessis' absence raises concerns about his availability for the upcoming Pakistan Super League. Despite this setback, the team remains third in the standings. Donovan Ferreira has been named the new captain for JSK.