Faf du Plessis has been ruled out for the rest of the SA20 season due to a thumb injury. The Joburg Super Kings captain picked up the injury during their match against MI Cape Town on January 10. The franchise confirmed that he has suffered a ligament tear in his right thumb and will need surgery, which has ended his SA20 season early.
The Joburg Super Kings have named Donovan Ferreira as the captain for the remainder of the tournament. The team shared a message on social media supporting du Plessis and wishing him well during his recovery. Their next match is against Sunrisers Eastern Cape, who are two-time champions, on Wednesday.
Despite losing their captain, the Joburg Super Kings are still in a good position in the competition. They are third on the SA20 points table with 17 points after winning three of their seven matches so far. The team will now look to continue their form in the later stages of the league without their regular leader opening the batting.
Du Plessis, who is 41 years old, scored 135 runs in five innings this season. He averaged 27.00 and had a strike rate of 151.68. He guided the team to a Super Over win against Durban’s Super Giants and a strong win over the same team at Kingsmead.
Donovan Ferreira Named Joburg Super Kings Captain for Rest of SA20 Season
The Joburg Super Kings have announced Donovan Ferreira as their new captain for the rest of the season. He has scored 92 runs in seven matches so far, with a strike rate of 184. His first match as captain will be against two-time champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape on January 14 at St. George’s Park.
Last season, the Joburg Super Kings reached the SA20 knockout stage but were knocked out by Eastern Cape in the Eliminator at Centurion. Faf du Plessis has been an important player for the Super Kings across SA20, MLC, and IPL.
He has participated in 40 games for the Johannesburg Super Kings since the start of the SA20 league. He scored 365 runs, 239 runs, and 286 runs in the last three seasons. Overall, he has scored 1,025 runs in 40 matches, making him one of the top batters in SA20 history.
FAQs
Q. Why has Faf du Plessis been ruled out of the SA20 season?
A. Faf du Plessis suffered a ligament tear in his right thumb during the match against MI Cape Town on January 10 and needs surgery.
Q. Who will captain the Joburg Super Kings after du Plessis’ injury?
A. Donovan Ferreira has been named captain for the rest of the season.
Q. How are the Joburg Super Kings placed in the SA20 points table?
A. They are third on the table with 17 points from seven matches.
Q. How many runs has Donovan Ferreira scored this season?
A. Donovan Ferreira has scored 92 runs in seven matches with a strike rate of 184.
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