Faf du Plessis

Faf du Plessis

Role: Batsman

Batting Style: Right Handed Bat

Bowling Style: Right-arm legbreak

Country: South Africa

Team: Delhi Capitals

Player profile for Faf du Plessis

Faf du Plessis is a distinguished South African cricketer renowned for his leadership and batting prowess. Born on July 13, 1984, in Pretoria, he has captained South Africa across all formats and is celebrated for his tactical acumen and resilience on the field.

🏏 Cricket Career Highlights

  • International Debut: -ODI: January 18, 2011, vs. IndiaT20I: September 8, 2012, vs. EnglanTest: November 22, 2012, vs. Australia
  • Captaincy: -Assumed Test captaincy in December 2016 and became the full-time captain across all formats in August 2017
  • Notable Achievements: -First international captain to defeat Australia in Australia across all three formats Led South Africa to a 5–0 ODI series whitewash against Australia in 2016 cite Scored centuries in all three international formats, with a T20I best of 119 against West Indies
  • Domestic & Franchise Cricket: -Played for Northerns, Titans, and Lancashire Featured in IPL teams including Chennai Super Kings, Rising Pune Supergiant, and Royal Challengers Bangalore

📚 Personal Life & Legacy

  • Education Attended Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool (Affies) and the University of Pretori.
  • Family  Married Imari Visser in November 2013; the couple has two daughter.
  • Faith & Advocacy  A devout Christian, du Plessis has been vocal about social issues, notably supporting the Black Lives Matter movement and emphasizing empathy and inclusivit.
  • Autobiography  Released “FAF: Through Fire” in October 2022, offering insights into his life, leadership, and personal growt.

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