Donovan Ferreira has been named as captain of Joburg Kings for the remainder of the SA20, replacing Faf du Du Plessis who has been ruled out after sustaining a right thumb ligament tear.
Joburg Super Kings coach Stephen Flemming has conceded that Faf du Plessis’ SA20 season might be over, following a thumb injury while fielding on Saturday.
The Pretoria Capitals and MI Cape Town were the day's winners as the SA20 competition enjoyed a rare interruption-free Saturday following a run of rain-affected matches earlier in the week.
James Vince struck a fluent 75 to lead Joburg Super Kings to 187, but lightning forced the SA20 clash against Paarl Royals to be abandoned at the Wanderers, with the sides sharing the points.
MI Cape Town recorded their first win of the SA20 season after a four-wicket victory against Joburg Super Kings in a match that was reduced to 12 overs per side due to rain at Newlands.
Both SA20 fixtures scheduled for Saturday were abandoned without a ball being bowled as rain and lightning wreaked havoc in Johannesburg and Centurion.