Faf du Plessis

Faf du Plessis played a match-winning knock for Texas Super Kings (TSK) and achieved a huge milestone in the opening match of Major League Cricket (MLC) 2026 in Dallas.

Faf du Plessis opened up on Ruturaj Gaikwad's captaincy after Chennai Super Kings's 23-run win over Delhi Capitals in an IPL 2026 match in Chennai on Saturday.

At Eden Gardens, Mukul Choudhary smashed an unbeaten 54 off 27 balls, laced with seven sixes and two fours, and helped LSG get a win over KKR on the last ball. After his match-winning knock, Faf du Plessis lauded Mukul, adding that his finishing prowess and flick shots were akin to the batting style of the legendary MS Dhoni.

Sunday's loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) was Ruturaj Gaikwad's seventh consecutive loss as a CSK captain. He joined RCB star Virat Kohli and Yuvraj Singh in this unwanted list.

Josh Hazlewood, who played a crucial role in RCB's triumphant campaign in the IPL 2025, has not played a match since injuring his hamstring in the Sheffield Shield on November 12 last year.

South Africa captain Aiden Markram achieved a significant personal milestone despite his side’s defeat in the third T20I against the West Indies cricket team, as he became the most capped T20I captain in South African cricket history.

Faf du Plessis drew inspiration from MS Dhoni's iconic last-ball run-out against Bangladesh in the 2016 T20 World Cup for a tactical decision in the final over of a thrilling SA20 2025-26 league match between Johannesburg Super Kings (JSK) and Durban's Super Giants (DSG) at the Wanderers.

Scoring a century in the IPL is a remarkable feat, yet several legendary batters have built remarkable careers without ever reaching the three-figure mark. Here are 5 players whoserun tallies prove that impact and consistency matter more than individual records in T20 cricket.

Delhi Capitals (DC) enter the IPL 2026 mini-auction with a solid core after retaining star players like KL Rahul, Axar Patel (c), Kuldeep Yadav, Tristan Stubbs, and Mitchell Starc and others. However, the releases of Faf du Plessis, Jake Fraser-McGurk and others have left gaps in their top order. With Rs 21.8 crore in the purse and eight slots to fill (5 overseas), Delhi Capitals' strategy at IPL 2026 auction will likely prioritize explosive overseas openers for balance and powerplay aggression, while eyeing value buys for depth. Here are four openers Delhi Capitals might target at the IPL 2026 auction:

Here's a list of four top players who won't be part of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction, which will be held on December 16 in Abu Dhabi.

Faf du Plessis, who has participated in 12 IPL seasons and only missed the 2013 edition since beginning his career in 2012, was one of the seven players Delhi Capitals released ahead of the mini auction.

Glenn Maxwell ends his 14-year IPL journey with an emotional farewell, reshaping the IPL 2026 narrative. Moeen Ali and Faf du Plessis follow suit, choosing PSL over IPL in a historic talent shift. Experts raise concerns over whether the IPL is witnessing the beginning of a foreign-player exodus.

Veteran South African batter Faf du Plessis showed his tribute and responded with gratitude to CSK after his withdrawal from the IPL auction.

Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis, who played for Delhi Capitals during the last season, has opted not to put his name in the upcoming IPL 2026 auction.

Delhi Capitals (DC) enter the IPL 2026 mini-auction with a solid core after retaining star players like KL Rahul, Axar Patel (c), Kuldeep Yadav, Tristan Stubbs, and Mitchell Starc and others. However, the releases of Faf du Plessis, Jake Fraser-McGurk and others have left gaps in their top order. With Rs 21.8 crore in the purse and eight slots to fill (5 overseas), Delhi Capitals' strategy at IPL 2026 auction will likely prioritize explosive overseas openers for balance and powerplay aggression, while eyeing value buys for depth. Here are four openers Delhi Capitals might target at the IPL 2026 auction:

Delhi Capitals have submitted their official list with their retained and released players list ahead of IPL 2026 mini auction. Check the complete player list along with their price.

Delhi Capitals (DC) had a terrific start to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season with four wins on the trot. However, the Axar Patel-led Delhi failed to continue their winning momentum and eventually failed to qualify for the IPL 2025 playoffs. After finishing at fifth spot in the league table of IPL 2025 with 15 points, Delhi Capitals are expected to make strategic realignments before the next season. They are likely to release several under-performing players to increase the IPL 2026 auction purse and buy some impactful performers. Here's list of players which Delhi Capitals might release to increase IPL 2026 auction purse:

Delhi Capitals (DC) had a terrific start to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season with four wins on the trot. However, the Axar Patel-led Delhi failed to continue their winning momentum and eventually failed to qualify for the IPL 2025 playoffs. After finishing at fifth spot in the league table of IPL 2025 with 15 points, Delhi Capitals are expected to make strategic realignments before the next season. They are likely to release several under-performing players before the IPL 2026 auction to boost their purse and buy some impactful performers. Here's list of players which Delhi Capitals might release before the IPL 2026 auction:

Delhi Capitals (DC) had a terrific start to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season with four wins on the trot. However, the Axar Patel-led Delhi failed to continue their winning momentum and eventually failed to qualify for the IPL 2025 playoffs. After finishing at fifth spot in the league table of IPL 2025 with 15 points, Delhi Capitals are expected to make strategic realignments before the next season. They are likely to release several under-performing players before the IPL 2026 auction and buy some impactful performers. Here's list of players which Delhi Capitals might release before the IPL 2026 auction:

Delhi Capitals (DC) had a terrific start to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season with four wins on the trot. However, the Axar Patel-led DC failed to continue their winning momentum and eventually failed to qualify for the IPL 2025 playoffs. After finishing at fifth spot in the league table of IPL 2025 with 15 points, Delhi Capitals are expected to make strategic realignments before the next season. They are likely to release several under-performing players before the IPL 2026 auction and buy some impactful performers. Here's list of players which Delhi Capitals might release before the IPL 2026 auction:

Delhi Capitals (DC) had a terrific start to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season with four wins on the trot. However, the Axar Patel-led DC failed to continue their winning momentum and eventually failed to qualify for the IPL 2025 playoffs. After finishing at fifth spot in the league table of IPL 2025 with 15 points, Delhi Capitals are expected to make strategic realignments before the next season. They are likely to release several under-performing players before the IPL 2026 auction and buy some impactful performers. Here's list of players Delhi Capitals might release before the IPL 2026 auction:

On the occasion of Faf du Plessis' birthday, we celebrate the remarkable journey of one of South Africa’s finest cricketers. From a gritty debut hundred against Australia to becoming the first South African to score centuries in all formats, Faf has consistently delivered under pressure.