Faf du Plessis News

Delhi Capitals (DC) had a terrific start to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season with four wins on the trot. However, the Axar Patel-led DC failed to continue their winning momentum and eventually failed to qualify for the IPL 2025 playoffs. After finishing at fifth spot in the league table of IPL 2025 with 15 points, Delhi Capitals are expected to make strategic realignments before the next season. They are likely to release several under-performing players before the IPL 2026 auction and buy some impactful performers. Here's list of players Delhi Capitals might release before the IPL 2026 auction:

On the occasion of Faf du Plessis' birthday, we celebrate the remarkable journey of one of South Africa’s finest cricketers. From a gritty debut hundred against Australia to becoming the first South African to score centuries in all formats, Faf has consistently delivered under pressure.   

Today, we celebrate the birthday of one of South Africa's finest cricketers, Faf du Plessis! Known for his exceptional leadership, brilliant fielding, and dependable batting, Faf has carved a remarkable career in international cricket. But behind this sporting icon is a strong and inspiring woman, his wife, Imari Visser. Let's delve into their beautiful journey together.

Faf du Plessis made history in Major League Cricket 2025 with a blistering 91 off 52 balls for Texas Super Kings, helping his team defeat Seattle Orcas by 51 runs. More than just a match-winning knock, the innings saw Faf surpass Virat Kohli to become the highest run-scorer as a captain in T20 cricket history.

Faf du Plessis smashed another century for Texas Super Kings (TSK) in the ongoing Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 season. 

40-year-old Faf du Plessis stuns fans with a sensational one-handed diving catch in MLC 2025, turning the tide for Texas Super Kings against MI New York.

Rajat Patidar-led Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won the IPL 2025 title after beating Punjab Kings (PBKS) by six runs in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on June 3, Tuesday. Krunal Pandya, who played a key role in RCB's win, won the Player of the Match (POTM) award. Let's take a look at all the players who have won the POTM Awards in all IPL finals:   

Delhi Capitals (DC) had a terrific start to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season with four wins on the trot. However, the Axar Patel-led DC failed to continue their winning momentum and eventually failed to qualify for the IPL 2025 playoffs. After winning their last league match against Punjab Kings, Delhi Capitals finished at fifth spot in the league table of IPL 2025 with 15 points. The Delhi-based franchise might consider releasing some players after this IPL 2025 season based on their ordinary form, salary and age. Here's list of players which Delhi Capitals (DC) might release after IPL 2025 season:

Faf Du Plessis on Wednesday, May 21, became the fourth-oldest captain in Indian Premier League (IPL) history after he led Delhi Capitals (DC) in their IPL 2025 match against Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. Du Plessis is leading DC in absence of regular skipper Axar Patel, who missed the game due to illness. Here's a list of the oldest captains to lead a team in IPL history (at the time of their most recent match as captain) :

Delhi Capitals need to win against Mumbai Indians tonight to stay alive in the tournament. However, their regular skipper Axar Patel is not playing the must-win IPL 2025 game.  

The Delhi Capitals (DC) on Saturday confirmed that vice-captain Faf du Plessis and middle-order batter Tristan Stubbs have rejoined the squad. 

After battling a groin injury mid-season, Faf du Plessis made a powerful comeback for Delhi Capitals at Arun Jaitley Stadium by smashing his second fifty of IPL 2025. The veteran South African not only returned to form but also surpassed Sachin Tendulkar in the list of IPL run-scorers over the age of 40.  

Many senior players are having a tough time in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. Based on age, form and future prospects, most of these players are likely to retire from the IPL after the end of this season.  Here's a list of 4 players who could consider retiring from IPL after the 2025 season:

Rohit Sharma on Sunday overtook David Warner in the list of most number of sixes in the powerplay overs in IPL history during the clash between Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants at Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai.

KL Rahul smashed his 44th 50+ score in the match against his former team, Lucknow Super Giants, and climbed up in the most 50+ scores in the IPL. Check the top 8 batsmen with the most 50+ scores in the IPL. 

Virat Kohli scored 73 off 54 balls and guided RCB to a seven-wicket win over Punjab Kings in the 37th match of the IPL 2025 at Mullanpur, Chandigarh on Sunday. It was Kohli's 67th fifty-plus score and he broke David Warner's all-time record for the most fifty-plus scores in the IPL history. Here's a list of batters with most 50-plus scores In IPL history:

Ruturaj-led Chennai Super Kings take on Axar Patel's Delhi Capitals in the 17th match of IPL 2025 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. Let’s look at their head-to-head record ahead of this much-anticipated clash.  

Du Plessis, who was picked at his base price of Rs 2 crore at the IPL 2025 mega auction, has started his career with Delhi Capitals (DC) in an impressive manner.  

MS Dhoni surpassed Suresh Raina to become all-time leading run scorer for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the IPL history during his team's match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday, March 28. Here's list of batters, who have scored most runs for CSK in IPL history: 

Patidar has succeeded Faf du Plessis as captain with the South African moving to Delhi Capitals this season.