Delhi Capitals buys Faf du Plessis for Rs. 2 crores on mega IPL auction's second day
Nov 25, 2024, at 09:57 pm
South African cricketer Faf du Plessis was bought by Delhi Capitals for Rs. 2 crores on the second day of the auction process for the cash-rich Indian Premier League on Monday.
IPL 2024: RCB-CSK opener amidst team challenges
Mar 22, 2024, at 04:32 am
Chennai: The upcoming IPL 2024 match between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) here at MA Chidambaram Stadium on Friday not only promises excitement but also throws up several challenges as both teams strive for title glory.
'It's the tattoos': Virat Kohli's funny reply when asked about 'secret' behind partnership with Faf
May 19, 2023, at 06:08 pm
Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli and former South African captain Faf du Plessis, who play for Royal Challengers Bangalore, have stood out as the most favourite opening duo in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023.
IPL 2023: Virat Kohli roars in RCB's win against SRH
May 19, 2023, at 04:43 pm
Hyderabad/UNI: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) secured a win and two crucial points after a remarkable chase against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 on Thursday at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium here on Thursday.
Virat Kohli-Faf du Plessis' batting form will keep RCB in good stead in IPL 2023: Imran Tahir
Apr 26, 2023, at 08:20 pm
The first half of IPL 2023 has witnessed some high-adrenaline contests between all ten teams. The contest between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders kicks off the reverse fixtures on Wednesday.
IPL 2023: RCB scrape through with 7-run win over RR
Apr 24, 2023, at 04:49 pm
Bengaluru/UNI: Splendid fifties by Glenn Maxwell and Faf du Plessis, besides Harshal Patel's 3/32 helped Royal Challengers Bangalore scrape through with 7-run victory against Rajasthan Royals at Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Sunday.
IPL 2023: RCB's fight fails to overwhelm Dhoni's CSK in high-scoring contest
Apr 18, 2023, at 05:11 am
Bengaluru/IBNS: Despite a tough fight by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) clinched an eight-run win in the 24th match of Indian Premier League (IPL) here on Monday.
IPL 2023: Faf, Virat Kohli, Maxwell rip apart LSG bowling for RCB to post 212/2 in 20 overs
Apr 11, 2023, at 03:15 am
Bengaluru/IBNS: Faf du Plessis, Virat Kohli and Glenn Maxwell raised the storm with their bats to post 212/2 in 20 overs at MA Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Monday.
Du Plessis' 92 drives Joburg Super Kings into Betway SA20 semi-finals
Feb 06, 2023, at 05:09 pm
Faf du Plessis took centre stage again at the Wanderers to power the Joburg Super Kings into the Betway SA20 semi-finals.
Captain Faf leads way as Saint Lucia keeps their hopes alive
Sep 12, 2022, at 02:49 pm
Saint Lucia Kings kept their Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) hopes alive with a dominant victory against the St Kitts & Nevis Patriots.
Faf du Plessis, Josh Hazlewood shine as RCB defeat LSG by 18 runs in IPL
Apr 20, 2022, at 04:50 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Skipper Faf du Plessis' 96 and a four-wicket haul by Josh Hazlewood helped Royal Challengers Bangalore to defeat KL Rahul's Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League (IPL) here on Tuesday.
RCB names Faf du Plessis as skipper for next season
Mar 12, 2022, at 10:42 pm
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) has named South African cricketer Faf du Plessis ahead of the Indian Premier League next season.
IPL 2021: PBKS restrict CSK to 134/6 in 20 overs
Oct 07, 2021, at 11:07 pm
Dubai/IBNS: Punjab Kings (PBKS) have restricted Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to a total of 134 in 20 overs in a crucial match of the second leg of Indian Premier League (IPL) here Thursday.
IPL 2021: CSK seal play-off berth with 6-wicket win over SRH
Oct 01, 2021, at 05:11 pm
Sharjah/UNI: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) became the first side to reach IPL 2021 play-off stages after MS Dhoni's men comfortably defeated the bottom-placed Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) here Thursday.
Ex- South African skipper Faf du Plessis named Bangla Tigers’ Icon and captain for Abu Dhabi T10
Aug 28, 2021, at 11:02 pm
Dubai: South Africa’s talismanic former captain and batsman Faf du Plessis has been named Bangla Tigers’ icon player and captain for the upcoming fifth edition of Abu Dhabi T10 tournament.
South African cricketer Faf du Plessis announces retirement from Test cricket
Feb 17, 2021, at 06:52 pm
Pretoria/IBNS: Former South African cricket captain Faf du Plessis on Wednesday announced his retirement from Test cricket with an intent to focus on shorter formats of the sport.
IPL: CSK set 180 as target for DC
Oct 18, 2020, at 02:51 am
Sharjah/IBNS: Mahendra Singh Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings (CSK) set 180 as the target for Delhi Capitals (DC) at a match in the 13th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) here on Saturday.
MS Dhoni's CSK clinch IPL opener by beating MI by five wickets
Sep 20, 2020, at 05:07 am
Abu Dhabi/IBNS: Chennai Super Kings started their IPL journey with a five-wicket win over Mumbai Indians as South African Faf du Plessis played a matured knock of unbeaten 58 runs to steer the side to victory here on Saturday.
Faf du Plessis steps down as South Africa skipper
Feb 17, 2020, at 03:56 pm
Durban/IBNS: Describing his step being taken by keeping in mind the 'best interests of South African cricket', skipper Faf du Plessis on Monday stepped down as the captain of the national side in all formats of the game.
Rohit Sharma hits double century, Indian bowlers strike early as South Africa struggle at 9/2
Oct 20, 2019, at 05:09 pm
Ranchi/IBNS: Indian batsman Rohit Sharma a hit a double century and pacers Umesh Yadav and Mohammed Shami picked up two wickets as the hosts dominated their proceedings on the second day fo the third Test match against South Africa here on Sunday.
Faf du Plessis's dismissal was the turning point: Yuzvendra Chahal
Jun 06, 2019, at 06:34 pm
Southampton, Jun 6 (IBNS): Indian spin bowler Yuzvendra Chahal, who helped his team go past South Africa in their World Cup opener on Wednesday, has claimed the dismissal of Faf du Plessis was the turning point.
Faf du Plessis suspended for one Test after second minor over-rate offence
Jan 06, 2019, at 09:02 pm
Dubai, Jan 6 (IBNS): South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has been suspended for one Test and fined 20 per cent of his match fees, while his players have been fined 10 per cent of their match fees, for maintaining a slow over-rate during South Africa’s nine-wicket victory over Pakistan in the Cape Town Test, which ended on Sunday.
CSK ride on Faf du Plessis' powerful knock against SRH to reach IPL final
May 23, 2018, at 04:39 am
Mumbai, May 22 (IBNS): A brilliant knock by South African skipper Faf du Plessis crushed Sunrisers Hyderabad's dream of reaching the Indian Premier League (IPL) final directly from the first qualifier match of the playoffs, as the men-in-yellow clinched a stunning two-wicket victory at the Wankhede Stadium here on Tuesday.
Faf du Plessis hits century, South Africa set 270 as target for India in Durban
Feb 02, 2018, at 02:06 am
Durban, Feb 1 (IBNS): Boasting on a marvelous hundred by skipper Faf du Plessis, South Africa have set 270 runs as target for India in the first ODI match of the bilateral competition, which began on Thursday.
India-South Africa Test series to begin tomorrow in Cape Town
Jan 04, 2018, at 10:49 pm
Cape Town, Jan 4 (IBNS): The much awaited Test series between India and South Africa is all set to begin in Cape Town on Friday.
Johannesburg and Wellington Test centurions on the charge in latest ICC rankings
Jan 17, 2017, at 07:16 pm
Dubai, Jan 17 (IBNS): The six centurions from the recently concluded Test matches in Johannesburg and Wellington have been rewarded with impressive movements in the latest MRF Tyres ICC Player Rankings for Test Batsmen, which were released on Tuesday morning, an official release said.
ICC responds to Faf du Plessis' appeal
Nov 25, 2016, at 03:38 pm
Dubai, Nov 25 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday responded to South African skipper Faf du Plessis appeal.
Faf du Plessis’s hearing to take place in Adelaide on Tuesday afternoon
Nov 22, 2016, at 06:09 pm
Dubai, Nov 22 (IBNS): Andy Pycroft of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Match Referees held a preliminary hearing on Monday and heard the submissions of the parties as regards when the hearing in relation to the charge laid against South Africa captain Faf du Plessis should take place, an official release stated.