Faf du Plessis
Faf du Plessis is a former South African cricketer and captain known for his astute leadership and batting prowess. He played a significant role for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and after stepping down from the captaincy, he contributed to the team both as a player and a mentor, especially in the transition of leadership to Rajat Patidar.
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Faf du Plessis is an experienced campaigner who was considered for the captaincy of Delhi Capitals.
Understated, indispensable: Why Axar Patel remains India’s unsung MVP | Cricket News
India· 2026-02-04
Faf du Plessis was surpassed by Quinton de Kock as the leading South African run-scorer in T20s.
De Kock demolition leads S Africa to T20 series win over West Indies
Guyana· 2026-01-30
Faf du Plessis is mentioned as one of the players who has represented the RCB franchise over the years.
RCB sale: Adar Poonawalla to place 'strong and competitive bid'; confirms plan to buy IPL franchise | Cricket NewsIndia· 2026-01-22
Faf du Plessis has announced that he will play in PSL instead of IPL.
پاکستان سپر لیگ کی مانگ بڑھنے لگی
Pakistan· 2025-12-13
Faf du Plessis once asked Temba Bavuma to toss for him during a losing sequence.
India hope to end million-to-one losing toss oddity
Taiwan· 2025-12-05
Former South African captain Faf du Plessis has also announced that he will not play in the IPL.
آسٹریلوی کرکٹر گلین میکسویل کا آئی پی ایل نہ کھیلنے کا اعلانPakistan· 2025-12-02Faf du Plessis has confirmed he will not enter his name in the upcoming IPL auction, choosing instead to participate in the Pakistan Super League.
PSL over IPL! Faf du Plessis pulls out of Indian Premier League to play in Pakistan | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-11-29
Faf du Plessis was released by Delhi Capitals.
IPL 2026 Retention: Retained and released players with purse remaining for all IPL teams | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-11-15
Colin Munro became only the second overseas player, alongside Faf du Plessis, to score two CPL hundreds.
Majestic Munro hundred lights up Warner Park as Knight Riders defeat PatriotsGuyana· 2025-08-18
Faf du Plessis is the stand-in skipper for Delhi Capitals and was involved in a viral post-match moment with Preity Zinta.
Watch: Delhi Capitals drop 'movie teaser' after Faf du Plessis and Preity Zinta's post-match picture goes viral | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-05-26
Faf du Plessis scored 33 runs off 15 balls for Punjab.
आईपीएलको क्वालिफायर अब रोमाञ्चक- खेलकुद
Nepal· 2025-05-25
Faf du Plessis was chosen as an opener for Delhi Capitals but struggled throughout the tournament.
IPL 2025: Lack of 'home' work cost Delhi Capitals this season | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-05-23
Faf du Plessis blamed crucial absences for the team's poor performance.
'Ended extremely poorly': Parth Jindal apologises to fans as Delhi Capitals crash out of IPL 2025 playoff race | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-05-22
Faf du Plessis remained graceful in defeat after his team, Delhi Capitals, missed the playoffs.
Delhi Capitals create unwanted history with shocking IPL exit | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-05-22
Faf du Plessis was caught for 5 runs off ten balls while trying to break the shackles.
Sai Sudharsan and Gill help clinical GT book playoffs berthGuyana· 2025-05-19
Faf du Plessis has confirmed his return for the league phase.
Mustafizur cleared to join DC for remaining IPL 2025 league gamesGuyana· 2025-05-17Faf du Plessis is expected to join the squad shortly.
Irritated Mitchell Starc's shocking 'go away' moment with fan at airport - WATCH | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-05-16
Faf du Plessis is one of the South African players whose availability is being awaited.
Players stuck in middle with IPL, national teams on collision course - SportPakistan· 2025-05-15
Poor returns from the Aussie opener meant that he was already dropped from the DC team with Faf du Plessis coming in place of him.
To return or not to return: Foreign players face dilemma ahead of IPL resumption | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-05-15
Faf du Plessis didn’t even have shoes on during the evacuation.
'We need to leave right now' : Australian cricketer recollects horrifying Dharamsala experience during IPL 2025 | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-05-13
Faf du Plessis is mentioned as being in a stressful situation during the evacuation.
David Warner will return to playing in Pakistan, Alyssa Healy explains experience in India with Mitch Starc
Australia· 2025-05-13
Faf du Plessis was among those evacuated during the tense situation at the stadium.
Healy shares ‘terrifying’ experience as Australians weigh up return to IPLAustralia· 2025-05-12
Faf du Plessis was the top-scorer for DC, showcasing his batting skills against KKR.
Narine’s all-round show sets up tense win for Kolkata Knight RidersGuyana· 2025-04-30
Faf du Plessis scored 62 runs for DC in the match.
Watch: What happened after Kuldeep Yadav slapped Rinku Singh on the field | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-04-30
Faf du Plessis scored 62 runs, forming a valuable partnership for DC.
IPL 2025 Points Table: Latest standings after DC vs KKR match at Arun Jaitley stadium in Delhi | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-04-29
Faf du Plessis was taken out by Sunil Narine to extinguish DC's chances of a win.
IPL 2025: Delhi Capitals' home troubles continue as Kolkata Knight Riders keep themselves aliveIndia· 2025-04-29
Faf du Plessis scored 62 runs for Delhi Capitals.
এখনো ফুরিয়ে যাননি, দেখিয়ে দিলেন নারাইন
Bangladesh· 2025-04-29
Faf du Plessis returned to open the innings for Delhi Capitals after missing five matches due to injury.
IPL 2025: Virat Kohli anchors, Krunal Pandya attacks; RCB storm to top of the table | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-04-27
Faf du Plessis was out for 2, leaving the visitors reeling.
IPL 2025: Bengaluru cheers as KL Rahul's chest-thumping knock powers DC past RCB | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-04-10
Faf du Plessis was brought in to the playing XI in place of Samir Rizvi.
IPL 2025, RCB vs DC: Axar Patel provides major update on KL Rahul's role during toss | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-04-10