Faf du Plessis
Faf du Plessis averages 35.1 across 13 seasons in the IPL, with 4,773 runs from 154 matches, an attacking presence at the crease. His best season with the bat came in 2023, 730 runs in a single campaign. A 2-time IPL champion, most recently in 2021. 4 IPL franchises have featured him, DC the latest — last in action on 24 May 2025.
Faf du Plessis's IPL Playoff Batting Record
| Stage | Innings | Runs | Avg | SR | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Stage Home 33.2 · Away 40.0 | 132 | 4383 | 35.9 | 136.3 | 54.2% |
| Playoff Home 28.3 · Away 19.3 | 15 | 390 | 27.9 | — | 53.3% |
| Qualifier | 8 | 215 | 30.7 | 120.8 | 50.0% |
| Eliminator | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 148.6 | 66.7% |
| Final | 4 | 123 | 30.8 | 143.0 | 50.0% |
Faf's Playoff Average — 27.9 (8.0 below League Stage)
5+ playoff innings
Across 15 playoff innings, Faf averages 27.9 — 8.0 runs below the 35.9 he manages in the league stage. Against a 54.2% win rate in the league stage, Faf's side has won 53.3% of those playoff matches. By venue, Faf averages 28.3 in home playoff innings and 19.3 away, both notably below his 35.9 league-stage average.
Note — Semi-Finals reflects the 2008–2010 format; Qualifier combines Qualifier 1 and Qualifier 2 (current format).