Faf du Plessis, one of the most successful batsmen in the T20 format, is currently showcasing a stellar performance in the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025. He is captaining the Texas Super Kings this season.
Sports News: Veteran T20 cricketer Faf du Plessis has once again demonstrated his explosive batting prowess, creating history in the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025. Leading the Texas Super Kings, du Plessis played a magnificent unbeaten century in the match against MI New York on June 30th, not only bolstering his team's position but also adding a new chapter to the MLC record books.
Opening the innings for Texas Super Kings, du Plessis displayed aggressive intent from the start. He scored a blistering 103 runs off just 53 balls, including 5 fours and 9 spectacular sixes. Thanks to his explosive innings, the Texas Super Kings posted a massive score of 223 runs in the allotted 20 overs, which was a morale booster against a b team like MI New York.
This is du Plessis's third century in the MLC, making him the first batsman to achieve three centuries in this league. Interestingly, he had also scored a century against the San Francisco Unicorns earlier this season, marking this as his second century of the year. Following this achievement, du Plessis surpassed Nicholas Pooran and Finn Allen, who currently have two centuries each, in the list of batsmen with the most centuries in the MLC.
Equal to Rohit Sharma
Du Plessis completed his eighth century in T20 cricket. With this, he has equaled Rohit Sharma, Jos Buttler, Glenn Maxwell, David Warner, and Aaron Finch, who also have 8 T20 centuries each. This demonstrates the dominance du Plessis has established in T20 cricket through his consistent experience and technique.
Faf du Plessis is in excellent form in the current MLC 2025 season. In the 7 matches played so far, he has scored 317 runs at an average of 52.83, with a strike rate of 179.09. These figures indicate that he is not only scoring runs but also accelerating the team's run rate. Under his captaincy, the Texas Super Kings have emerged as a b contender this season.
A Remarkable T20 Journey
Speaking of du Plessis's T20 career, it has been extremely impressive. He has played 420 matches so far, scoring 11755 runs at an average of 32.74. His highest score is an unbeaten 120 runs. With 8 centuries and 81 half-centuries, he is counted among the most reliable and explosive batsmen in T20s. Following his historic innings, Faf du Plessis is also receiving high praise on social media.
