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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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India vs South Africa 2018

India vs South Africa: Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane outplayed us, says Faf du Plessis

Cricket | Feb 02, 2018, 02:03 PM IST

Du Plessis said that the conditions were a bit slower and suited the Men in Blue quite well as the batting line-up hammered away after the Proteas set up an easy target of 270 for the Virat Kohli led Team India.

India vs South Africa

India vs South Africa: First match win will give us momentum, says Virat Kohli

Cricket | Feb 02, 2018, 02:02 PM IST

Kohli said that the six-wicket victory in the first one-dayer against South Africa will give his side the momentum in the remainder of the six-match series.

India vs South Africa 2018 Live Score and Updates Durban ODI

India vs South Africa 1st ODI Highlights: Virat Kohli hits 33rd ton as India crush South Africa by 6 wickets to take 1-0 lead

Cricket | Feb 02, 2018, 01:28 AM IST

India beat South Africa by six wickets in the first ODI to go up 1-0 in the six-match series at Kingsmead in Durban.

India vs South Africa 2018

India vs South Africa: Aiden Markram replaces injured AB de Villiers for 1st ODI

Cricket | Feb 01, 2018, 12:08 PM IST

Markram, 23, will bat at number four for de Villiers who has been ruled out of the first three ODIs due to a finger injury.

India vs South Africa

India vs South Africa: IPL is a big part of our lives, normal to get distracted, says Faf du Plessis

Cricket | Jan 23, 2018, 09:50 PM IST

The mega player auctions of the IPL will be held on February 27 and 28 in Bengaluru, the last two days of the third and final Test between India and South Africa.

India vs South Africa 2018 Faf du Plessis

Batsmen contributing to partnerships makes South Africa better than India: Faf du Plessis

Cricket | Jan 23, 2018, 09:49 PM IST

South Africa have managed to build important partnerships - du Plessis and de Villiers putting on 114 runs in the 1st innings in Cape Town, and then De Villiers and Elgar stitching 141 in the 2nd innings at Centurion Test - which made the difference.

India vs South Africa 2018

IND vs SA, 3rd Test Day 4: When And Where To Watch Cricket Match Live Streaming Online on TV

Cricket | Jan 27, 2018, 09:05 PM IST

Watch Live Cricket Streaming Online India vs South Africa Third (III) Test day 4 Cricket Match Ball by Ball Commentary, Ind vs SA Cricket Score Live Updates on Sony Sports through our Live Blog at India TV

India vs South Africa 2018 Johannesburg Test Preview

India vs South Africa: Battered India look to avoid whitewash in Johannesburg

Cricket | Jan 23, 2018, 09:50 PM IST

Meanwhile, South Africa have already sealed the three-match series, after winning the first Test in Cape Town by 72 runs and the second Test in Centurion by 135 runs.

India vs South Africa 2018 Test Series

India vs South Africa: Wanted to avenge 2015 series defeat, says Faf du Plessis

Cricket | Jan 17, 2018, 10:05 PM IST

The Proteas' skipper also expressed concerns about the Centurion pitch and compared it to the raging turners in the 2015 series in the sub-continent conditions.

India vs South Africa 2018 Test Series

India vs South Africa: Hosts fined for slow over-rate in Centurion

Cricket | Jan 17, 2018, 08:18 PM IST

If South Africa commit another minor over-rate breach in a Test within 12 months of this offence with du Plessis as captain, it will be deemed a second offence by du Plessis and he will face a suspension.

Faf du Plessis

India vs South Africa: Faf du Plessis rates Centurion Test as 'one of harder Tests'

Cricket | Jan 17, 2018, 08:53 PM IST

According to South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis, the hosts were pretty much on top of India in all five days of the game.

India vs South Africa 2018 Test Series

India vs South Africa, 2nd Test: Debutant Lungi Ngidi takes six-for as India lose series

Cricket | Jan 17, 2018, 08:45 PM IST

Debutant Lungi Ngidi emerged as the newest fast-bowling nemesis that India discovered as he snared six scalps for a mere 39 runs. He replaced injured pacer Dale Steyn in the second Test.

India vs South Africa 2018 2nd Test Day 3

2nd Test: Feels like we are bowling in India, says Morne Morkel on Centurion pitch

Cricket | Jan 15, 2018, 11:50 PM IST

Morkel said the game will have an outcome despite the loss of time today due to rain and bad light.

Live Cricket Score 2nd Test India vs South Africa 2018

Highlights, India vs South Africa, 2nd Test: Captain Kohli stands tall against probing Proteas on Day 2

Cricket | Jan 14, 2018, 09:38 PM IST

Cricket Live Score India vs South Africa: Watch Ind vs SA Cricket Live Streaming Online and Get Cricket Live Score ball by ball Updates India Vs South Africa 2nd Test Match Day 2 in Centurion through our live blog at India TV.

Indian cricket team

India vs South Africa, 2nd Test: Bruised India aim to bounce back in Centurion

Cricket | Jan 12, 2018, 04:24 PM IST

India's record of nine consecutive series victories will be on the line from Saturday after the hosts took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series in Cape Town.

India vs South Africa 2018 Test Series

India vs South Africa: Faf du Plessis kisses Kagiso Rabada, pacers girlfriend complains

Cricket | Jan 12, 2018, 01:33 PM IST

Faf du Plessis kissed on Kagiso Rabada’s forehead after the pacer took the wicket of Hardik Pandya in the first innings of Cape Town Test.

India vs South Africa 2018

India vs South Africa: Injured but 'resolute' Dale Steyn confident of making a comeback

Cricket | Jan 09, 2018, 01:28 PM IST

Steyn drew a massive applause from spectators for each of his blocks during his five-minute unbeaten stay at the crease on day four of the Cape Town Test against India on Monday.

India vs South Africa 2018

India vs South Africa: Du Plessis wonders why Kohli played Rohit, Bumrah in 1st Test

Cricket | Jan 08, 2018, 11:49 PM IST

Du Plessis further said that they would have liked a total of 350 runs as the 208-run target made the hosts nervous at lunchtime on day four of the Cape Town Test.

Vernon Philander, Live Cricket Score, 1st Test, Day 4

Highlights, India vs South Africa 2018, 1st Test: Philander picks six-for as South Africa thrash India by 72 runs

Cricket | Jan 08, 2018, 11:56 PM IST

South Africa beat top-ranked India by 72 runs in the first Test on Monday, forcing out the best side in the world for just 135 on the fourth day at Newlands in Cape Town on Monday.

Newlands

Highlights India vs South Africa 2018: 1st Test, Day 3 at Newlands

Cricket | Jan 07, 2018, 07:33 PM IST

Live Cricket Score India vs South Africa 2018 1st Test Day 3: Catch Live Streaming India vs South Africa, Live Cricket Score Online, Get Latest Ball by Ball Updates on Ind vs South Africa 1st day 3 at Newlands, Cape Town - India TV

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