Tag: Faf du Plessis

Faf du Plessis pleased with Kohli’s return to form; Pandya admits to being 10 runs short

It was no surprise that Bangalore captain Faf du Plessis was pleased with Kohli being back to his best when his team needed him the most, killing the chase of 169 with a 115-run opening stand.

May 20, 2022

Virat handling indifferent form really well, a good score is round the corner: Du Plessis

Kohli scored just 20 runs in RCB's 54-run loss to Punjab Kings at the Brabourne Stadium, smashing two boundaries and a six in his brief 14-ball stay at the crease.

May 14, 2022

IPL 2022: Hasaranga’s five-wicket haul seals Bangalore’s crushing 67-run win over Hyderabad

Following an unbeaten 73 from Faf du Plessis and a sensational eight-ball 30 from Dinesh Karthik, Bangalore's batting order wilted under scoreboard pressure, collapsing to 125 all out in 19.2 overs.

May 8, 2022

IPL 2022: We are moving in right direction, reckons RCB skipper Faf du Plessis

Superb bowling efforts from Harshal Patel (3/35) and Glenn Maxwell (2/22) guided Royal Challengers Bangalore to a 13-run win over Chennai Super Kings here at MCA stadium in Pune on Wednesday.

May 5, 2022

It was a much needed confidence-booster fifty for Kohli: Gavaskar

Kohli finally scored a half-century after a string of failures (0, 0, 9 in his previous three innings), and Gavaskar said the fifty came at the right time for him and will serve as a confidence booster for the batter.

May 1, 2022

IPL 2022: Royal Challengers win toss, elect to bat against Gujarat Titans

Du Plessis said the heat was a major factor behind his decision to bat first as he didn't want his players getting cooked while fielding first in the scorching hot and humid conditions.

April 30, 2022

Great players go through phases like this: Faf du Plessis backs Virat Kohli after defeat against RR

When asked about Virat Kohli's slump, the RCB captain said that great players go through slumps and that they will support him to get back on track. Kohli was dismissed after only 9 runs while attempting a pull shot, but he got an edge and was caught.

April 27, 2022

RCB are ‘real deal’ under Du Plessis in IPL 2022, says Michael Vaughan

Vaughan has predicted that RCB have the squad strength and potential to end their title drought this year having won five out of their seven games in the IPL 2022. RCB is currently at the second spot in the points table.

April 20, 2022

Du Plessis, Hazlewood star in RCB’s 18-run win over Lucknow

Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Faf du Plessis led by played a terrific knock (96 off 64) and steered Royal Challengers Bangalore to 181-6 in 20 overs.

April 20, 2022

IPL Mega Auction: Faf du Plessis sends emotional message for CSK fans after getting picked by RCB

Faf du Plessis sent an emotional message to Chennai Super Kings fans after his decade-long association with the franchise came to end.

February 13, 2022

Faf du Plessis rested for three-match ODI series against England

Along with du Plessis, Kagiso Rabada, Pite van Biljon, Bjorn Fortuin and Reeza Hendricks have also been released from the squad.

December 3, 2020

IPL 2020: Faf du Plessis holds Orange Cap while Kagiso Rabada has Purple Cap

These running caps are presented to the leading run scorer and wicket-taker, and keep changing hands throughout the duration of the tournament.

September 26, 2020

Faf du Plessis donates bat, ODI jersey to raise funds for vulnerable kids’ food

Du Plessis has involved himself in charity work ever since the COVID crisis hit the world,

July 18, 2020

All lives don’t matter until black lives matter: Faf du Plessis

Faf du Plessis revealed that he had remained silent on the issue with intent to listen but has now responded, saying he has changed his earlier perspective.

July 17, 2020

Don’t need Test captaincy pressure at the moment: Quinton de Kock

The wicketkeeper-batsman stated that he had a word with head coach Mark Boucher discussing the same issue.

July 6, 2020

Lot of thinking cricketers in CSK dressing room: Faf du Plessis

The MS Dhoni-led side was eyeing for its fourth IPL title in this year's edition which currently stands indefinitely postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

June 27, 2020

Used to taking bit of spit on fingers before I catch the ball: Faf du Plessis

Pat Cummins had earlier opined that if there is still danger of the spread of COVID-19 through saliva, cricket should not resume at all.

May 23, 2020