Delhi Capitals appoint Faf du Plessis as vice-captain: Decoding stats
What's the story
Delhi Capitals have named Faf du Plessis as their vice-captain for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
The franchise announced the major development via a post on their official X handle.
Du Plessis, a former South African captain and ex-Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) skipper, was bought by Delhi Capitals in last year's auction for ₹2 crore.
Previous season
Du Plessis's journey in IPL 2024
In the IPL 2024 season, Du Plessis captained RCB but was released back into the mega auction pool owing to his age and inconsistent performance.
However, Delhi Capitals saw potential in the 40-year-old seasoned player and picked him up during last year's auction.
This strategic move has now culminated in his appointment as vice-captain for the upcoming season.
Team dynamics
Du Plessis joins Axar Patel at Delhi Capitals
After appointing Axar Patel as captain, Delhi Capitals have now named du Plessis as his deputy for the IPL 2025 season.
The decision is sure to add a lot of experience and leadership to the side.
The franchise's official announcement has left fans excited to see how this new dynamic will work in the upcoming season.
Twitter Post
Here is DC's post!
Pick up your phones, it’s your vice-captain calling 💙❤️ pic.twitter.com/W3AkYO4QKZ
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) March 17, 2025
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Du Plessis led RCB's turnaround in IPL 2024
Du Plessis led RCB's famous turnaround in the 2024 IPL season.
The Royal Challengers had a solitary victory in their first eight games before they miraculously won six on the trot.
The same earned them a playoff berth. However, a defeat to Rajasthan Royals in the Eliminator knocked them out.
Du Plessis managed 438 runs at 29.20 with the bat (SR: 161.62).
Journey
A look at his journey in IPL
Du Plessis made his IPL debut in 2012 for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). He was with the franchise until the 2021 season.
The 40-year-old then led the Royal Challengers in three seasons - 2022-2024.
Du Plessis has featured in 135 IPL matches as of now, scoring 4,571 runs at an average of 35.99.
His tally includes a strike rate of 136.37 and 37 half-centuries.
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Du Plessis owns this T20 record
Du Plessis, while leading Texas Super Kings, slammed a blistering century against Washington Freedom in a 2024 Major League Cricket encounter in Morrisville.
At 39 years and 361 days, du Plessis became the oldest captain to score a century in the shortest overall format.
The former South African skipper currently has six tons in T20 cricket. He also owns 78 half-centuries.
His tally reads 11,236 T20 runs at 32.66.