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Key Takeaways
- 1📊 Thumb ligament tear needs surgery
- 2🏆 JSK chased 235 but lost without Faf
- 3💡 Second major blow after Rossouw injury
- 4🔮 Captain's absence tests JSK playoffs push
"This is the second major injury blow for JSK after Rossouw was ruled out with a hamstring complaint"
Joburg Super Kings captain Faf du Plessis faces a heartbreaking exit from SA20 2026 after a right thumb ligament tear demands surgery. The injury struck while fielding against MI Cape Town, sidelining the explosive opener for the rest of the season.
Double Injury Whammy for JSK
Chasing a mammoth 235, JSK fought back with fifties from James Vince and Dian Forrester, but fell short without their skipper's firepower. This compounds woes after Rilee Rossouw's hamstring sidelined him earlier, testing the franchise's depth in the high-octane T20 fray.
Du Plessis, known for his IPL stints with RCB and CSK, leaves big shoes to fill. Indian fans recall his 152 off 66* in IPL 2023, hoping for a swift recovery ahead of global leagues.
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