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Faf Du Plessis

Faf du Plessis

Height: 1.80 m DOB: July 13, 1984

One of the batting mainstays of the South African middle order, Faf du Plessis has proved an able successor to the legendary Jacques Kallis, albeit only with the bat. However, unlike his school friend AB de Villiers, Faf didn't exactly take the swift route to the national side and came into the team only when his Kolpak deal with Lancashire had expired. The former's stonewalling 110* to save the Adelaide Test catapulted him to instant stardom and established him as one of the key members of the Protea side. Later appointed full-time captain of the team, Du Plessis has emerged as a natural leader, especially in Tests. But given the long list of disappointments faced by South Africa at World Cups, Faf's credentials would be carved in stone if he can lead his team to glory in the marquee event.

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IPL 2025 auction

3 Captains RCB might target in IPL mega auction

Cricket | Nov 13, 2024, 01:12 PM IST

Royal Challengers Bengaluru released their skipper Faf du Plessis who led the franchise in the last three years in the Indian Premier League (IPL). It remains to be seen if RCB will buy him back or will go for other players as they need a captain in case Virat Kohli is not ready to lead the side.

Barbados Royals will be keen to seal a top-two spot in CPL

BR vs SLK, CPL 2024 Dream11 prediction: Best fantasy picks for Barbados Royals vs Saint Lucia Kings

Cricket | Sep 22, 2024, 03:01 PM IST

Barbados Royals are in the playoffs but the fight for the top two spots keeps the tournament interesting going into the final few games in the league stage of the few games in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL). The Royals take on Saint Lucia Kings in Guyana, a tricky surface for the batters.

Saint Lucia Kings will take on the Antigua and Barbuda

SLK vs ABF Dream11 prediction: Best picks for Saint Lucia Kings vs Antigua and Barbuda Falcons

Cricket | Sep 15, 2024, 02:40 PM IST

Saint Lucia Kings returned to the winning ways after a couple of losses, against the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots and would want to keep the momentum as they take on the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons, another underperforming side in CPL 2024. Kings will be playing their final home game on Sunday.

Saint Lucia Kings take on the Trinbago Knight Riders in

SLK vs TKR, CPL 2024 Dream11 prediction: Best picks for Saint Lucia Kings vs Trinbago Knight Riders

Cricket | Sep 10, 2024, 02:00 PM IST

Saint Lucia Kings and Trinbago Knight Riders would want to get on with their campaigns in the ongoing CPL having suffered defeats in their respective last games. The Kings have had a strange campaign so far having chased 200-plus from being 20/4 in a match while being folded for 100 in another.

IPL 2024

IPL 2024: RCB's special journey ends up winning hearts, yet again!!!

Cricket | May 24, 2024, 02:51 PM IST

So near, yet so far. Once again, RCB ended their journey in the eliminator in IPL 2024. After so much hype around the way they came back in the second half to make it to the playoffs, they bowed out, with a loss in the knockout clash. They could win 'hearts' but not trophy, yet again.

Virat Kohli in RCB dressing room

WATCH | RCB share emotional dressing room video after sad end to memorable IPL 2024 campaign

Cricket | May 23, 2024, 08:40 PM IST

Royal Challengers Bengaluru spent the majority of the first half of the IPL 2024 season at the bottom of the points table with just one win in the first eight games but made an impossible comeback to secure the last playoff berth by knocking out defending champions CSK.

Virat Kohli and Sanju Samson

RR vs RCB IPL 2024 Eliminator Playing XIs: Hetmyer returns for Rajasthan; Bengaluru remain unchanged

Cricket | May 22, 2024, 07:40 PM IST

RR vs RCB IPL 2024 Eliminator Playing XIs: Captain Sanju Samson won the toss as Rajasthan Royals elected to bowl first against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Narendra Modi Stadium. Royal Challengers Bengaluru made no change to their winning combination.

Yash Dayal celebrates with Faf du Plessis.

Faf du Plessis dedicates Player of the Match award to RCB's new-found death over specialist

Cricket | May 19, 2024, 07:26 AM IST

Faf du Plessis was adjudged the Player of the Match (POTM) for his impressive half-century and a jaw-dropping catch that he took to help RCB see the back of Mitchell Santner.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru players during the IPL 2024

RCB vs CSK IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru knock out defending champions to enter playoffs

Cricket | May 19, 2024, 02:50 AM IST

RCB vs CSK IPL 2024: Skipper Faf du Plessis scored a brilliant fifty and in-form Virat Kohli contributed with 47 runs to help Bengaluru post a challenging total of 218 against Chennai Super kings at M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

RCB, IPL 2024, RCB qualification scenario

Can RCB still qualify for playoffs of IPL 2024? Here are latest scenarios after their win over SRH

Cricket | Apr 26, 2024, 12:38 PM IST

RCB qualification scenario: Faf du Plessis and his men finally snapped their losing streak of six matches to beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 35 runs. They still have five matches left in the league stage but even if they win all five of those, will RCB be able to make it to top four?

Faf du Plessis

Faf du Plessis opens up after snapping losing streak in IPL 2024

Cricket | Apr 26, 2024, 10:01 AM IST

Faf du Plessis was delighted as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) ended their six-match losing streak with a win on April 25 against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium.

Sam Curran and Faf du Plessis were reprimanded for

IPL 2024: PBKS skipper Sam Curran, RCB's Faf du Plessis reprimanded for breach of Code of Conduct

Cricket | Apr 22, 2024, 02:29 PM IST

It wasn't an auspicious outing on Sunday for the Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru as they suffered losses in their respective games. The losing captains had an even tougher day as both Sam Curran and Faf du Plessis were fined for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct.

KKR vs RCB, IPL 2024 Highlights

KKR vs RCB, IPL 2024 Highlights: KKR beat RCB by 1-run in a thriller as Russell stars with the ball

Cricket | Apr 21, 2024, 09:14 PM IST

Kolkata Knight Riders have prevailed in a thriller against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru by just one run as the game ebbed and flowed throughout 40 overs before Andre Russell, Sunil Narine and Harshit Rana's spells helped them get over the line. RCB have suffered their 7th loss of the tournament.

Yash Dayal and Faf du Plessis.

'Players go blank in front of Faf du Plessis': Virender Sehwag sheds light on RCB's missing piece

Cricket | Apr 16, 2024, 04:17 PM IST

Royal Challengers Bengaluru languish at the bottom of the IPL 2024 points table with just one win in their seven matches. They have come halfway into the league phase but are staring down the barrel of an exit ahead of the playoffs.

RCB vs SRH, IPL 2024 Highlights

RCB vs SRH IPL 2024 Highlights: SRH win by 25 runs in a high-scoring game, RCB give a tough fight

Cricket | Apr 25, 2024, 03:59 PM IST

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2024 Live: Royal Challengers Bengaluru need a win, that's the universal truth, but they need a statement win, something that MI got against them a few days ago, that revitalises their campaign given the amount of desperation in the camp.

Mohammed Siraj and Faf du Plessis.

'We don't have as many weapons': Faf du Plessis admits lack of 'penetration' in bowling unit

Cricket | Apr 12, 2024, 12:08 PM IST

Faf du Plessis returned to form with the bat but RCB struggled dearly in the bowling department. RCB failed to defend 196 and conceded the match in just 15.3 overs as Mumbai Indians thrashed them. Skipper du Plessis has admitted the lack in the bowling unit costing them big in IPL 2024.

RCB's Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis and KKR captain Shreyas Iyer at IPL 2024

RCB vs KKR, IPL 2024 pitch report: How will surface at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru play?

Cricket | Mar 28, 2024, 09:30 PM IST

Virat Kohli recorded his 100th T20 fifty by smashing 77 off 49 balls against Punjab Kings to help RCB register their first win of the IPL 2024 at Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium. However, they suffered a big defeat in their last game against KKR at the same venue in IPL 2023.

Faf du Plessis and Shikhar Dhawan

RCB vs PBKS match prediction: Who will win in IPL 2024 match 6? Top performers and probable XIs

Cricket | Mar 24, 2024, 10:46 PM IST

Faf du Plessis-led Royal Challengers Bengaluru suffered a six-wicket defeat against Chennai Super Kings in the opening match of the IPL 2024 while Punjab Kings recorded a four-wicket win against Delhi Capitals to enjoy a winning start.

Faf du Plessis, SA20

Faf du Plessis gets irritated with Kieron Pollard's tactics during rain-affected SA20 clash | WATCH

Cricket | Jan 30, 2024, 01:33 PM IST

Faf du Plessis was seen getting frustrated with MI Cape Town skipper Kieron Pollard's tactics during the Joburg Super Kings clash against MICT. Du Plessis smashed a 20-ball fifty as he powered the visitors to a 10-wicket win in a rain-curtailed match at Newlands.

Faf du Plessis

Faf du Plessis puts youngsters to shame with astonishing grab in SA20

Cricket | Jan 14, 2024, 03:10 PM IST

Batting first, MI Cape Town posted a mammoth total of 243 for 5 with Rassie van der Dussen scoring a stunning hundred and wicketkeeper batter Ryan Ricketon smashing 98 off 49 balls against Joburg Super Kings at The Wanderers Stadium on Saturday.

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