Overview
- Joburg Super Kings announced on January 13 that du Plessis will miss the rest of the season after a right thumb ligament tear that requires surgical repair.
- The injury occurred on January 10 against MI Cape Town during a diving effort, and coach Stephen Fleming said it was severe as du Plessis could not hold a bat.
- The franchise has not named a replacement player or confirmed who will lead the side for the remainder of the tournament.
- JSK sit third in the SA20 standings with 17 points after seven games.
- Du Plessis had withdrawn from the IPL 2026 auction and had signaled interest in the PSL, but his availability for that tournament is now uncertain.