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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He said the administrators of the game must strike a fine balance between leagues and international cricket.
The former South Africa skipper leads the run-getters' list with 270 runs in six matches at an average of 67.5. He has also maintained a good strike rate of over 140.
Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis on Wednesday announced his retirement from Test cricket.
Faf du Plessis is in Pakistan where South Africa are scheduled to play two Test matches. The first Test will start on January 26 in Karachi while the second will be played from February 4 in Rawalpindi.
The 36-year-old du Plessis is expected to form the nucleus of the Proteas batting in the upcoming two-test series which will be first for South Africa in Pakistan in over 13 years.
Du Plessis' career-best score sent South Africa to 621 all out at SuperSport Park on Day 3.
Du Plessis played all the three T20Is for the Proteas which they lost to England.
MS Dhoni and du Plessis could be seen grabbing Monu playfully, as Shardul Thakur and other members of CSK apply cake on his face.
The PSL playoffs were postponed in March because of the coronavirus pandemic and will now be played between Nov. 14-17.
CSK opener Faf du Plessis chipped in with a valuable 48 in the run chase against KXIP while he added 82 runs with Ruturaj Gaikwad for the opening wicket.
CSK on Sunday restricted RCB to a modest total of 145 for 6 and then returned to overhaul the target with ease in 18.4 overs.
Faf du Plessis showed brilliant athleticism on boundary line to complete a relay catch with Ruturaj Gaikwad during the match against RCB.
The tournament will be played between November 21-December 13 at two venues -- Pallekele and Hambantota. A total of 23 matches will be played in all.
Ravindra Jadeja and Faf du Plessis combined to pull off such a stunner during the IPL 2020 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
Shane Watson and Faf du Plessis forged an unbeaten stand to guide Chennai Super Kings to a 10-wicket win over Kings XI Punjab on Sunday.
The opening duo of Shane Watson (83*) and Faf du Plessis (87*) steered the CSK side to a perfect win, as the side chased down the 179-run target with 14 balls to spare.
It is also the highest partnership against KXIP for any wicket and the fourth-highest opening partnership in IPL history.
The duo shot 22 boundaries and four sixes against toothless KXIP bowling attack as skipper KL Rahul's 63-run knock in the first innings goes in vain.
The duo slam 17 boundaries and a six between them to score fifties while taking CSK past 100 in the process.
Stephen Fleming hinted at the possibility of playing this CSK batsman as an opener in the upcoming games due to injuries in the side.
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