Faf du Plessis is one of the most reliable player for Super King’s franchise all around the world. The only other name that comes into the mind of a Super King’s fan when they hear the world “Captain,” is that of Faf du Plessis.
One of the most renowned South African cricketer of his time, Faf du Plessis has become the Mr Franchise in recent times. In a time, where franchise leagues are in abundance, du Plessis has represented 23 teams.
Let’s take a look at the career, the sheer numbers, and follow the journey of the captain of Joburg and Texas Super Kings.
| IPL Season | Matches (Mat) | Runs | Highest Score (HS) | Average (Avg) | Strike Rate (S/R) | Not Outs (N.O.) | Fifties (50s) | Hundreds (100s) | Fours (4s) | Sixes (6s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 13 | 398 | 73 | 33.16 | 130.92 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 29 | 17 |
| 2014 | 15 | 303 | 54* | 27.54 | 128.93 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 26 | 7 |
| 2015 | 17 | 380 | 55 | 29.23 | 125.00 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 37 | 5 |
| 2018 | 6 | 162 | 67* | 32.40 | 125.58 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 6 |
| 2019 | 12 | 396 | 96 | 36.00 | 123.36 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 36 | 15 |
| 2020 | 13 | 449 | 87* | 40.81 | 140.75 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 42 | 14 |
| 2021 | 16 | 633 | 95* | 45.21 | 138.20 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 60 | 23 |
| Total | 92 | 2721 | 96 | 37.14 | 132.80 | 7 | 20 | 0 | 247 | 87 |
| Tournament | Mat | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SA20 2022/23 | 11 | 1 | 369 | 113* | 41.00 | 250 | 147.60 | 1 | 2 | 36 | 14 | 6 |
| SA20 2023/24 | 11 | 3 | 239 | 57 | 29.87 | 169 | 141.42 | 0 | 3 | 25 | 10 | 4 |
| SA20 2024/25 | 11 | 0 | 286 | 87 | 28.60 | 207 | 138.16 | 0 | 2 | 27 | 13 | 7 |
| Overall | 33 | 4 | 894 | 113 | 33.11 | 626 | 142.81 | 1 | 7 | 88 | 37 | 17 |
| Tournament | Mat | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MLC 2023 | 7 | 0 | 46 | 14 | 6.57 | 54 | 85.18 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 6 |
| MLC 2024 | 8 | 0 | 420 | 100 | 52.50 | 245 | 171.42 | 1 | 3 | 43 | 23 | 4 |
| MLC 2025 | 11 | 1 | 468 | 103* | 52.00 | 275 | 170.18 | 2 | 3 | 38 | 27 | 4 |
| Overall | 26 | 1 | 934 | 103* | 38.91 | 574 | 162.71 | 3 | 6 | 86 | 50 | 14 |