Faf du Plessis appointed RCB's captain: His captaincy stats (T20s)
South African star Faf du Plessis has been appointed the captain of Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore. The Bangalore-based franchise informed about the development on Saturday. Faf replaces Virat Kohli, who led the franchise in 140 IPL games. The former has also led South Africa to 40 wins in T20Is. Here are the captaincy stats of Faf in the shortest format.
Why does this story matter?
Faf saw teams get into a bidding war for him in the IPL 2022 Auction. He was sold to RCB for a whopping Rs. 7 crore. Faf had a terrific IPL 2021 campaign, helping Chennai Super Kings win the title. In 100 matches, Faf has racked up 2,935 runs at 34.94. He is set to lead RCB, who are eyeing their maiden IPL title.
SA won 24 T20Is in his leadership
Faf made his T20I debut in 2012. He took charge of SA's T20I side in that year only. He led South Africa in 40 T20 Internationals. In his leadership, the Proteas won 24 and lost 15 matches (one tied).
His T20 batting stats as captain
In 40 T20Is as captain, Faf has scored 1,273 runs at an average of 37.44. He recorded a strike rate of 134.28 while leading South Africa. Faf registered his only ton in T20I as captain. The tally also includes seven half-centuries. He scored 119 against West Indies in 2015 (2nd T20I, Johannesburg). Notably, Faf averaged 54.40 in T20Is in 2015 (as captain).
Faf's record-breaking innings
Faf holds the record for smashing the highest individual score by a South African batter in T20I cricket. His 119-run knock, which came off 56 balls, was studded with 11 fours and 5 sixes. Faf also recorded the third-fastest century by a batter in T20 Internationals (46 balls). It is still the fifth-highest score by a captain in T20I cricket.
Faf has led in 79 T20 games
As far as the global T20 leagues are concerned, Faf has led Comilla Victorians, Paarl Rocks, St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, and St. Lucia Kings. He has also captained the World XI in the past. Overall, Faf has featured in 79 T20 games as captain. He has registered 43 victories and 34 defeats while leading. Will Faf lead RCB to their maiden IPL title?
