Faf Du Plessis

Faf Du Plessis

Middle-order Batter

Batting Style Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style Legbreak
Age 39 years
Place of Birth South Africa
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15 Feb 2025

Delhi Capitals (DC)

IPL 2025: Who can be Delhi Capitals' captaincy picks? 

The Delhi Capitals (DC) are restructuring their team ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, which will start on March 14.

14 Feb 2025

Aakash Chopra

IPL 2025: Aakash Chopra names potential captains for Delhi Capitals

Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has named three possible candidates for the captaincy of Delhi Capitals (DC) in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.

13 Feb 2025

Shubman Gill

Batters with centuries in all three formats at a venue

India's vice-captain, Shubman Gill, slammed a historic century in the 3rd and final ODI against England at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

How many players have led RCB in IPL history?

Indian batter Rajat Patidar has been named the new skipper of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for the upcoming 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

Rajat Patidar becomes RCB's eighth captain in IPL 

In a major development, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have named Rajat Patidar as their captain for the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

10 Jan 2025

Virat Kohli

IPL: Andy Flower discusses prospects of Virat Kohli leading RCB

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) head coach Andy Flower has responded to the speculation of Virat Kohli's return as the team's captain for the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL).

08 Jan 2025

Virat Kohli

Faf expresses confidence in Kohli's ability to bounce back

Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru teammate of Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis, has backed the Indian cricketer to find his form again.

14 Dec 2024

Reeza Hendricks

These South African batters boast centuries in T20I cricket 

South African batter Reeza Hendricks has reached a major career milestone by scoring his maiden T20I century.

25 Nov 2024

Delhi Capitals (DC)

IPL 2025: Predicted captains for all 10 teams

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will see a change in leadership of several teams.

25 Nov 2024

Delhi Capitals (DC)

IPL 2025: DC bag Faf du Plessis for ₹2 crore

Delhi Capitals (DC) have acquired the services of South Africa batter Faf du Plessis in the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) auction.

Dwayne Bravo's CPL career ends prematurely due to injury

Dwayne Bravo, the celebrated cricketer, has prematurely ended his Caribbean Premier League (CPL) career due to a groin injury.

11 Sep 2024

Kieron Pollard

Kieron Pollard: Decoding his magnificent six-hitting stats in T20s

Kieron Pollard, the all-rounder from Trinbago Knight Riders, delivered an whirlwind 52*-run onslaught against St Lucia Kings in the ongoing 2024 Caribbean Premier League.

Evin Lewis shines with the first century of CPL 2024

Evin Lewis, the star batter for St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots, has made a significant mark in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2024.

09 Jul 2024

Adam Gilchrist

Oldest captains to score a century in Men's T20 cricket

Texas Super Kings captain Faf du Plessis slammed a blistering century against Washington Freedom in the 2024 Major League Cricket encounter in Morrisville.

South African batters with most number of half-centuries in T20Is

Quinton de Kock has become South Africa's highest half-centurion in T20Is.

South African batters with most 50+ scores in T20I cricket

Quinton de Kock finally bounced back with a scintillating knock against co-hosts USA in the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup Super 8 encounter in North Sound.

Key takeaways from RCB's campaign in IPL 2024

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's campaign in the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) was a story of two halves.

IPL 2024: Notable records and stats of Faf du Plessis

Faf du Plessis led Royal Challengers Bengaluru's miraculous 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) season where they rose from the ashes.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Decoding their IPL 2024 season in stats

Royal Challengers Bengaluru failed to lift the Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy for the 17th season running.

IPL: Royal Challengers Bengaluru sealed playoff berth in these seasons 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru miraculously reached the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) playoffs after beating Chennai Super Kings.

RCB overcome CSK, reach IPL 2024 playoffs: Stats

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru booked a spot in the playoffs of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season on Saturday.

Faf du Plessis hammers his 37th half-century in IPL: Stats

Faf du Plessis scored 54 from 39 balls against Chennai Super Kings in Match 68 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season on Saturday in Bengaluru.

Decoding the playoff qualification scenarios for RCB in IPL 2024

Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Sunday claimed their fifth successive triumph in the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

IPL 2024: RCB beat DC to claim fifth consecutive win

Royal Challengers Bengaluru continue their winning streak in the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. They beat Delhi Capitals in Match 62 of IPL 2024 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.

Overseas batters with most runs in Indian Premier League

Faf du Plessis etched his name in the Indian Premier League's history books.

Faf du Plessis completes 4,500 runs in IPL: Key stats

Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Faf du Plessis has completed 4,500 runs in the Indian Premier League.

Indian Premier League: Overseas batters with most runs as openers

T20 stalwart Jos Buttler has joined a unique list of batters in the Indian Premier League.

IPL 2024: RCB host DC as playoff race draws in 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will host Delhi Capitals in Match 62 of the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

Decoding RCB's highest team totals in IPL

Royal Challengers Bengaluru thrashed Punjab Kings by 60 runs in Match 58 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season in Dharamsala.

IPL: Here are batters with 600+ runs in multiple seasons

Virat Kohli brought out his A game against Punjab Kings in Match 58 of the Indian Premier League 2024 season.

Rilee Rossouw joins elite Proteas list with 50th T20 half-century

Veteran South African batter Rilee Rossouw has smoked his 50th half-century in T20 cricket.

IPL 2024, PBKS vs RCB: Here are key player battles

Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru will square off in Match 58 of the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) season at the HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala.

IPL 2024: PBKS, RCB clash in bid to stay alive

Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru are set to lock horns in Match 58 of the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) season at the HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala.

IPL: Opening pairs with most partnership runs in a season

We are at the business end of the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) as stakes are extremely high in the remaining games.

Faf du Plessis attains these feats with 64 versus GT

Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Faf du Plessis scored a whirlwind 64-run knock from 23 balls against Gujarat Titans in Match 52 of the Indian Premier League 2024 season on Saturday.

RCB beat GT, claim three successive wins: Key stats

Gujarat Titans suffered a defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Match 52 of the Indian Premier League 2024 season on Saturday.

Faf du Plessis races to 10,000 T20 runs: Key stats

Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Faf du Plessis has completed 10,000 runs in T20 cricket.

Faf du Plessis completes 1,500 runs for RCB: Key stats

Faf du Plessis has completed 1,500 runs for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League.

IPL: A look at highest successful run-chases by RCB 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru thrashed Gujarat Titans by nine wickets in Match 45 of the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.

IPL 2024, SRH vs RCB: Here are key player battles 

Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bengaluru are set to clash in the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) season reverse fixture at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.

IPL 2024: Can bottom-placed RCB tame high-flying SRH in Hyderabad?

Sunrisers Hyderabad are set to host Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the 2024 Indian Premier League season reverse fixture at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.