Faf Du Plessis News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Make it happen, quips Faf du Plessis as fans want him to star in film with Preity Zinta
New Delhi, May 26: IPL 2025 is about to conclude, and, no doubt, not only the players but the owners of the respective teams have also managed to be in headlines throughout the season, which kickstarted in March. One of them is Bollywood actor Preity Zinta, who co-owns Punjab Kings.
Finishing on a high is important: Faf du Plessis reflects on challenging season after DC's win over Punjab Kings
Jaipur, May 25: Delhi Capitals (DC) skipper Faf du Plessis admitted that while finishing the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season on a high note was satisfying, the team's overall campaign lacked the consistency required to break into the top four. DC wrapped up their season with a six-wicket win over Punjab Kings (PBKS), securing a fifth-place finish, with seven wins, six losses, and one no result.
Sameer Rizvi shines as Delhi Capitals clinch thrilling chase against Punjab in Jaipur
Jaipur, May 24: Sameer Rizvi played a stunning match-winning knock of unbeaten 58 off just 25 balls as Delhi Capitals (DC) chased a challenging target of 207 to beat Punjab Kings (PBKS) in 19.3 overs at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Saturday. Rizvi's explosive innings, featuring three boundaries and four sixes, helped seal a dramatic six-wicket win for the Capitals.
IPL 2025: Sediqullah debuts as DC elect to field against PBKS in Jaipur
Jaipur, May 24: Delhi Capitals won the toss and elected to field first against Punjab Kings in match 66 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.
While other sides had great powerplays, we didn't: Hemang Badani on Delhi Capitals' inconsistent starts
New Delhi, May 22: Delhi Capitals (DC) started their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season on a high, winning their first four matches and losing just once in their first six games but things quickly went downhill. A heavy 59-run defeat to Mumbai Indians (MI) on Wednesday was their fifth loss in the last six completed matches, which ultimately ended their playoff hopes, as per ESPNcricinfo.
Guys showed great fight: Faf du Plessis backs his players following defeat against MI in IPL 2025
Mumbai, May 22: Delhi Capitals' skipper Faf du Plessis backed his team following the franchise's disappointing loss against the hosts, Mumbai Indians, in the 63rd encounter of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.
Faf du Plessis joins exclusive captain's list; Kuldeep Yadav joins 100 IPL wickets club
Mumbai, May 21: Delhi Capitals seasoned opener Faf du Plessis became the fourth-oldest player to captain a side in IPL history, while the franchise's premier spinner Kuldeep Yadav entered the 100-wicket club in the cash-rich league.
Faf du Plessis, Tristan Stubbs rejoin DC squad for remainder of IPL 2025
New Delhi May 17: The Delhi Capitals (DC) on Saturday confirmed that vice-captain Faf du Plessis and middle-order batter Tristan Stubbs have rejoined the squad ahead of the resumption of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, according to a release from DC.
IPL 2025: Faf du Plessis and Tristan Stubbs rejoin Delhi Capitals squad
New Delhi, May 17: Delhi Capitals on Saturday confirmed that vice-captain Faf du Plessis and Tristan Stubbs have rejoined the team ahead of the resumption of IPL 2025.
It was a very matured approach: KKR spinner Varun Chakaravarthy on Raghuvanshi's innings against DC
New Delhi April 30: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) spinner Varun Chakaravarthy praised KKR batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi's mature approach and ability to dominate spinners, noting his promising start and potential for a successful career.
Nigam assures DC will try to finish in top two; reveals factor that could have turned defeat to victory
New Delhi, April 30: All-rounder Vipraj Nigam assured that Delhi Capitals will try to push for a comeback and try to land a spot in the top two of the standings following their two home defeats on the trot in the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
IPL 2025: Skipper Ajinkya Rahane's injury to be assessed by KKR medical staff
New Delhi, April 30: Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane will be assessed by the franchise's medical staff to evaluate the severity of the injury he sustained during their 14-run triumph against Delhi Capitals, according to ESPNcricinfo.
IPL 2025: Sunil Narine's brilliant all-round show helps KKR edge DC by 14 runs
New Delhi, April 29: Sunil Narine put on a brilliant all-round show – scoring 27 off 16 balls and claiming, 3-29 with the ball, being the stand-in captain and effecting a crucial run-out - to help Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) edge Delhi Capitals (DC) by 14 runs and keep themselves in contention for a playoffs spot in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Tuesday.
We lost a few wickets in a soft manner: Axar Patel reflects on DC's defeat against KKR
New Delhi April 30: Delhi Capitals (DC) skipper analyzed the team's performance, both in bowling and batting, after losing to Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday.
Narine, Varun choke DC with spin, take KKR to 14-run victory
New Delhi, April 29: A fightback from spinners Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy towards the end helped defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) come back to winning ways, beating Delhi Capitals (DC) by 14 runs at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi on Tuesday.
IPL 2025: DC should stop chopping and changing their top-order, says Ajay Jadeja
New Delhi, April 28: Former India cricketer Ajay Jadeja believes Delhi Capitals (DC) should look at stopping the chopping and changing of their top-order in IPL 2025, while adding that the pace at which KL Rahul and Faf du Plessis batted resulted in them losing out to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).
IPL 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru win toss; opt to bowl first against Delhi Capitals
New Delhi, April 27: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) skipper Rajat Patidar won the toss and elected to field against the Delhi Capitals (DC) in the ongoing 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday.
IPL 2025: Du Plessis returns, Bethell handed debut as RCB elect to bowl first against DC
New Delhi, April 27: Faf du Plessis returns for Delhi Capitals (DC) while England’s batting all-rounder Jacob Bethell has been handed a debut in the IPL as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won the toss and elected to bowl first in match 46 of the ongoing tournament at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday.
IPL 2025: Du Plessis needs to be checked by physios for availability against GT, says Axar
New Delhi, April 17: Axar Patel, the Delhi Capitals (DC) skipper, said he is hoping vice-captain Faf du Plessis would be back for their next game against Gujarat Titans (GT) on Saturday, adding that the physio will inform him about his match fitness status.
IPL 2025: No Faf du Plessis as DC win toss and elect to bowl first against unchanged MI
New Delhi, April 13: Delhi Capitals have won the toss and elected to bowl first against Mumbai Indians in match 29 of IPL 2025 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday. DC, the table toppers, are the only unbeaten team in the tournament so far and are now playing their first game of the competition in New Delhi.
IPL 2025: Faf du Plessis back as DC elect to bowl first against RCB in key clash
Bengaluru, April 10: Faf du Plessis returns to the playing XI as unbeaten Delhi Capitals skipper Axar Patel won the toss and opted to bowl first against a resurgent Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Match 24 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Thursday.
He certainly looks like he's moving around...: Matthew Mott on availability of Faf du Plessis ahead of RCB clash
Bengaluru, April 10: Ahead of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) clash against Delhi Capitals (DC) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at M Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Thursday, DC's assistant coach Matthew Mott provided an update on Faf du Plessis' availability.
IPL 2025: No du Plessis as DC win toss and elect to bat first against Gaikwad-led CSK
Chennai, April 5: Delhi Capitals will be without the services of vice-captain Faf du Plessis as captain Axar Patel won the toss and elected to bat first against five-time champions Chennai Super Kings in match 17 of IPL 2025 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Saturday.
Abhishek Porel reflects on great team effort after DC's clinical seven-wicket win over SRH
Visakhapatnam, March 30: Riding on an all-round show in their second match of IPL 2025, the Delhi Capitals clinched a comprehensive seven-wicket win against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday in Visakhapatnam.
IPL 2025: It was a great team effort, everyone made contributions, says Porel on DC win over SRH
Visakhapatnam, March 30: After Delhi Capitals defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by seven wickets to jump to the second spot in IPL 2025 points table, wicketkeeper-batter Abishek Porel felt Sunday’s victory was due to a great team effort where everyone made contributions.
IPL 2025: Starc's five-for & du Plessis' 27-ball fifty lead DC to seven-wicket victory over SRH
Visakhapatnam, March 30: Left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc picked an incredible 5-35, while vice-captain Faf du Plessis hit a delightful 27-ball fifty as an all-round Delhi Capitals secured a clinical seven-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad to remain unbeaten in IPL 2025 at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam.
IPL 2025: Faf du Plessis hits 27-ball fifty as all-round DC trounce SRH by seven wickets
Visakhapatnam, March 30: Vice-captain Faf du Plessis top-scored with a delightful 27-ball fifty as an all-round Delhi Capitals trounced Sunrisers Hyderabad by seven wickets to remain unbeaten in IPL 2025 at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam.
IPL 2025: Faf's fifty and Starc's five-fer sets up 7-wicket win for DC against SRH
Visakhapatnam, March 30: Faf du Plessis's fiery fifty and Mitchell Starc's scorching five-wicket haul assisted Delhi Capitals in silencing Sunrisers Hyderabad with a seven-wicket victory on Sunday in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.
IPL 2025: DC vice-captain Faf gives positive verdict on Impact Player rule following thrilling finish against LSG
Visakhapatnam, March 25: Following the thrilling one-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Delhi Capitals vice-captain Faf Du Plessis expressed his take on much-debated Impact Player rule and how the finish reminded of him of a classic South Africa versus Australia clash back in 2006.
IPL 2025: Sarandeep Singh speaks on squad changes in RCB, KKR; makes playoff predictions
By Diptayan Hazra, New Delhi, March 22: Former India cricketer Sarandeep Singh recently shared his insights on Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, discussing the major squad changes in Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR), the two sides who will be locking horns in the season opener today.
IPL 2025: Sarandeep Singh opens on squad changes in RCB, KKR; makes playoff predictions
By Diptayan Hazra, New Delhi, March 22 (ANI): Former India cricketer Sarandeep Singh recently shared his insights on Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, discussing the major squad changes in Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR), the two sides who will be locking horns in the season opener today.
IPL 2025: Delhi Capitals fly off to Visakhapatnam for season opener against Lucknow Super Giants
New Delhi, March 17: After completing their short camp in New Delhi, the Delhi Capitals franchise was off to Visakhapatnam on Monday, their second home base for the opening matches of the upcoming Indian Premier League 2025 season.
Faf Du Plessis named Delhi Capitals' vice-captain ahead of IPL 2025
New Delhi, March 17: South African batter Faf Du Plessis was named as the vice-captain of the Delhi Capitals (DC) team ahead of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.
IPL 2025: Veteran Faf du Plessis appointed vice-captain of Delhi Capitals
New Delhi, March 17: Veteran batter Faf du Plessis has been appointed as the vice-captain of Delhi Capitals for the upcoming 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. The franchise shared the news through its social media accounts on Monday.
SA20 playoffs line-up confirmed as season 3 heads to action-packed final week
Mumbai, February 3: SA20 is heading into the business end of the competition with the start of the Playoffs on Tuesday, bringing in an action-packed week where destiny will be decided, as per a press release.
Bowlers, Faf's captain's knock keeps JSK in season 3 playoffs race
Johannesburg, January 31: Joburg Super Kings maintained their challenge for a place in the SA20 playoffs with a victory over the table-topping Paarl Royals at the Wanderers on Thursday.
SA20: Du Plessis' secure crucial win to keep Jourg Super Kings alive in playoffs race
Johannesburg, Jan 31: Joburg Super Kings have boosted their chance for a place in the SA20 playoffs with a seven-wicket victory over table-topping Paarl Royals at the Wanderers.
SA20 2025: Joburg Super Kings pacers spark bonus point win over Sunrisers Easten Cape at bullring
Johannesburg, January 27: Joburg Super Kings fast bowlers Lutho Sipamla and Hardus Vijoen ripped through the Sunrises Eastern Cape to drive their team to a comprehensive nine-wicket bonus point victory on Sunday afternoon at the Wanderers, a release from SA 20 said.
Joburg Super Kings bag bonus point win over Sunrisers
Johannesburg, Jan 27: Joburg Super Kings fast bolwers Lutho Sipamla and Hardus Vijoen ripped through the Sunrises Eastern Cape to drive their team to a comprehensive nine-wicket bonus point victory at the Wanderers.
SA20: Sunrisers secure fourth straight win to climb to second spot
Gqeberha, Jan 25: Sunrisers Eastern Cape raised the roof at St George's Park with a fourth consecutive victory to power the defending champions into second place on the SA20 table.