Who is Faf du Plessis?
Francois du Plessis, fondly known as Faf, is South Africa’s captain cool that might never have been. Having signed a Kolpak deal with Lancashire, Faf had initially decided to go the way of p… Francois du Plessis, fondly known as Faf, is South Africa’s captain cool that might never have been.
How long did Dudu Plessis play at the crease for South Africa?
Du Plessis spent more than seven-and-a-half hours at the crease, faced 376 balls and remained unbeaten on 110 to take South Africa to an unlikely draw, which set them up for a series win in Perth.
What happened to Faf du Plessis in the 2019 Cricket World Cup?
The 2019 edition saw Faf lead South Africa for the first time in the mega event. However, the Proteas had a forgettable tournament as they managed to win only three of their nine matches. Faf, personally, had a decent World Cup with the bat. He was the only South African to feature in the top-20 run-getters list.
Is Faf du Plessis South Africa’s leading run-scorer?
The C-word was once again thrown around. In 2015, Faf scored 380 runs and was only second to AB de Villiers for South Africa’s leading run scorers. Even in the heartbreaking 2015 semifinal against New Zealand, Faf was the top scorer with 82.
Is du Plessis South Africa’s best batsman?
Classy, composed and a fine crafter of innings’, Faf du Plessis emerged as one of South Africa’s most consistent batsmen in the post-Jacques Kallis era. Du Plessis is strong on the front foot, has impeccable defences and enjoys spending time at the crease.
Is Faf du Plessis an immovable figure in South Africa?
Thereafter, du Plessis continued to be an immovable figure in the South African line-up: one of the big three (Amla, de Villiers, and Faf) most coveted wickets for the opposition.