The wait is over. The SA20 JSK schedule for Season 4 is finally out, and so is the Joburg Super Kings’ retention list. Fans can now start marking their JSK timings on the SA20 calendar for all JSK Matches 2025, where the team will look to go one step further after three consecutive playoff appearances.
Under Faf du Plessis’ captaincy, JSK leadership has built a strong core with match-winners across departments, aiming to challenge defending champions MI Cape Town for the ultimate prize.
With a balanced squad and a well-planned list of match fixtures, every clash will test their mettle as genuine title contenders.
Match 1: Pretoria Capitals v Joburg Super Kings, Centurion – 27th December 2025
JSK’s campaign begins away from home against Pretoria Capitals at Centurion, a venue known for pace and bounce. Early-season conditions could suit Richard Gleeson, while Akeal Hosein’s variations may be vital in the middle overs.
Faf and James Vince will aim to set the tone with a solid start against a Capitals attack that likes to use the new ball aggressively. It is a tricky opener, but a win here would give JSK confidence heading into a demanding festive period.
Match 2: Durban Super Giants v Joburg Super Kings, Durban – 30th December 2025
For the second game, the JSK will witness a coastal shift to Kingsmead bringing them to conditions favouring spin and slower bowlers. Hosein’s left-arm spin will be central, as will Donovan Ferreira’s ability to counterattack in the middle order.
Durban Super Giants have historically been strong at home, and this clash will test JSK’s adaptability early in the SA20 calendar. Expect Faf to use his experience to rotate the strike and build partnerships, targeting a competitive total on a ground where 160 is often defendable.
Match 3: Joburg Super Kings v Durban Super Giants, Joburg – 1st January 2026
The new year, according to the SA20 JSK schedule, begins at the Bullring. Playing their first game at home JSK will look to repay the fans with fireworks in their second match fixture against Durban Super Giants.
Gleeson and Ferreira, both key members of the Texas Super Kings core, will relish home conditions. Hosein could also be used in the power play to unsettle Durban’s top order. The pace-friendly pitch might bring the quicks into play as well, making this a match for bowlers who can hit hard lengths.
Match 4: Joburg Super Kings v Sunrisers Eastern Cape, Joburg – 3rd January 2026
This is a fixture circled on every JSK fan’s SA20 calendar. Sunrisers Eastern Cape have been JSK’s playoff nemesis for three years running, ending their campaigns in 2023, 2024, and 2025. Breaking that pattern is key to the season’s momentum.
Expect a charged atmosphere and a fiercely contested battle between bat and ball. Faf’s leadership will be crucial here, especially in marshalling his bowlers to contain the SEC’s explosive middle order.
Match 5: MI Cape Town v Joburg Super Kings, Cape Town – 6th January 2026
Facing the defending champions, MI Cape Town at Newlands will be one of JSK’s toughest away match fixtures. Cape Town’s balanced side has the experience and depth to exploit any weakness. The key for JSK will be to neutralise Cape Town’s top order early. Hosein’s spin and Gleeson’s swing could be the weapons of choice. With Faf’s calm approach, JSK will look to post or chase a target with calculated aggression.
Match 6: Joburg Super Kings v Paarl Royals, Joburg – 8th January 2026
Back home at the Wanderers, SA20 JSK schedule calls for a game against Paarl Royals in what could be a high-scoring affair. Vince’s role as a steadying opener will be vital, allowing big hitters like Ferreira to finish the innings with a flourish.
Paarl’s spin-heavy approach might tempt JSK to promote hitters up the order. Expect JSK to leverage home conditions and the altitude advantage to put pressure on Paarl’s bowlers.
Match 7: Joburg Super Kings v MI Cape Town, Joburg – 10th January 2026
A quick turnaround sees JSK host the defending champions just four days after facing them away. This is a prime chance to settle scores and make a statement in front of home fans.
Faf du Plessis, the captain, will look to lead from the front, anchoring the chase or setting up a big total. MI Cape Town’s bowling will test JSK’s depth, but the home advantage and crowd energy could tip the balance.
Match 8: Sunrisers Eastern Cape v Joburg Super Kings, Gqeberha – 14th January 2026
A return fixture against the SEC, this time in Gqeberha, offers another opportunity to turn the tide in this rivalry. SEC’s familiarity with home conditions will be an advantage, but JSK’s revamped core is designed for exactly these high-pressure match fixtures. Expect Faf to use Hosein early to disrupt the SEC’s rhythm and rely on pace to handle the death overs.
Match 9: Joburg Super Kings v Pretoria Capitals, Joburg – 17th January 2026
Heading towards the end of SA20 JSK schedule, we come to the penultimate home match, that sees JSK welcome Pretoria Capitals. This could be a must-win game depending on the points table and other JSK timings on the SA20 calendar.
Vince and Faf’s partnership will be key in setting the platform, while the bowlers will need to execute plans against a Capitals side that likes to play aggressively at altitude. With playoffs looming, JSK leadership will be focused on peaking at the right time.
Match 10: Paarl Royals v Joburg Super Kings, Paarl – 19th January 2026
JSK Matches 2025 conclude with the final league fixture takes them to Paarl, where conditions could slow down and favour spin. Hosein and Ferreira’s spin options will be critical here, while the batters will need to adjust to a less pace-friendly surface. A win here could be the difference between just qualifying and entering the playoffs with momentum.
Playoffs Outlook
- Qualifier 1 – 21st January 2026
- Eliminator – 22nd January 2026
- Qualifier 2 – 23rd January 2026
- Final – 25th January 2026
If JSK maintain form through the league stage, the playoffs will be their real test. With MI Cape Town holding the title and Sunrisers Eastern Cape having been their stumbling block, the road to the final will not be easy. But with a stronger batting core, a more settled bowling unit, and experienced SA20 team captain leadership from Faf, their chances have never looked better.
JSK Matches 2025
| Match No. | Date | Opponent | Venue | Time (IST) | Notes |
| 1 | Sat, 27 Dec 2025 | Pretoria Capitals | Centurion | 5:00 PM | Opening match, away |
| 2 | Tue, 30 Dec 2025 | Durban Super Giants | Durban | 9:00 PM | Coastal conditions, spin-friendly |
| 3 | Thu, 1 Jan 2026 | Durban Super Giants | Joburg | 9:00 PM | First home game of the season |
| 4 | Sat, 3 Jan 2026 | Sunrisers Eastern Cape | Joburg | 5:00 PM | Key rivalry match |
| 5 | Tue, 6 Jan 2026 | MI Cape Town | Cape Town | 9:00 PM | Defending champions |
| 6 | Thu, 8 Jan 2026 | Paarl Royals | Joburg | 9:00 PM | High-scoring potential |
| 7 | Sat, 10 Jan 2026 | MI Cape Town | Joburg | 9:00 PM | Rematch at home |
| 8 | Wed, 14 Jan 2026 | Sunrisers Eastern Cape | Gqeberha | 9:00 PM | Away clash vs playoff rivals |
| 9 | Sat, 17 Jan 2026 | Pretoria Capitals | Joburg | 9:00 PM | Penultimate home fixture |
| 10 | Mon, 19 Jan 2026 | Paarl Royals | Paarl | 9:00 PM | Final league-stage match |
Why This Schedule Works for JSK
The SA20 JSK schedule is spaced well enough to allow recovery and tactical preparation. Home advantage at the Bullring in five matches gives JSK the chance to turn the Wanderers into a fortress. Crucially, back-to-back matches against key rivals like the SEC and MI Cape Town in January will prepare them mentally for playoff intensity.
With the retention of Vince, Hosein, Gleeson, and Ferreira alongside Faf du Plessis, the captain, this team finally has the stability and firepower to challenge the league’s best. The JSK leadership group has been deliberate in building a squad that can handle diverse conditions and high-pressure games.
The JSK Matches 2025 lineup offers both challenges and opportunities. Every fixture on the SA20 calendar is a chance to prove that this is the year they break the playoff curse and lift the SA20 trophy. With strong leadership, a reinforced squad, and the motivation of past near-misses, JSK head into Season 4 not just as participants but as genuine title contenders.
