Fabulous Faf flying SA flag highest at IPL: What the stats say
Faf du Plessis and Kagiso Rabada lead the South African charge as the Indian Premier League (IPL) reaches its business end.
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Faf du Plessis admits he pondered 'retiring out' during IPL innings
Du Plessis scored 73 not out off 50 balls as Bangalore made 192/3 off 20 overs, before dismissing Hyderabad for 125.
IPL 2022, RCB vs CSK: Royal Challengers Bangalore batters need to fire against Chennai Super Kings
While the top order led by Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli has been inconsistent, the fulcrum of RCB's success was Dinesh Karthik and Shahbaz Ahmed in the middle order. But with the duo in indifferent form in the last three matches, familiar batting woes have returned to haunt the team. RCB need to plug the holes to keep their campaign on track. With four games to go, their first check point will be Chennai Super Kings in Pune on Wednesday night.
Faf du Plessis backs 'fantastic cricketer' Virat Kohli to turn around form slump
Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Faf du Plessis is confident Virat Kohli will overcome his IPL batting slump.
Ravi Shastri urges India hero Virat Kohli to pull out of the IPL amid poor form
Former India coach Ravi Shastri has urged Virat Kohli to pull out of the Indian Premier League amid his slump in form.
IPL 2022: Our bowlers went too far ahead with tactics and strategies, says LSG captain KL Rahul
Lucknow Super Giants skipper KL Rahul said his bowlers failed to execute team "tactics and strategies", allowing Faf du Plessis play a captain's knock in Royal Challengers Bangalore's 18-run win in their IPL match. RCB captain Du Plessis smashed a 64-ball 96 to take his side to 181 for 6. RCB then restricted LSG to 163 for 8 to win the match at the DY Patil Stadium here on Tuesday night.
Faf after magical knock of 96: 'My elusive IPL hundred... I feel it is around the corner'
Skipper Faf du Plessis on Tuesday said an elusive IPL century is "around the corner" after his 96 helped Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Lucknow Super Giants by 18 runs.
Ravi Shastri backs Royal Challengers Bangalore to make playoffs
Ravi Shastri is backing Royal Challengers Bangalore to make the playoffs of the ongoing IPL, having played some good cricket under new skipper Faf du Plessis. After kicking off their campaign with a loss to Punjab Kings, three-time runners-up RCB bounced back to defeat Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals. "I believe we will see a new champion this season.