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SA20: Weather Washes Out JSK–Royals Clash at the Wanderers

Faf Du Plessis of Joburg Super Kings during match 17 of the Betway SA20 season 4 between Joburg Super Kings (JSK) and The Paarl Royals (PR) held at the Wanderers Cricket Stadium in Sandton, Johannesburg , South Africa on the 3rd January 2026 Photo by Ron Gaunt / Sportzpics for SA20

Joburg Super Kings climbed to joint top of the SA20 table with Sunrisers Eastern Cape after their clash with Paarl Royals at the Wanderers was abandoned due to inclement weather.

Both teams shared points, lifting JSK to 17 while Royals stayed third on 15. Faf du Plessis and James Vince powered JSK early, adding 73 in 7.3 overs, with Du Plessis striking 39 off 24. Vince reached his maiden SA20 fifty as JSK surged in the Powerplay. Sikandar Raza struck twice to slow momentum, but JSK still posted 187/6 before lightning ended proceedings after promising starts from multiple batsmen tonight.

Sahir Usman

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