Faf du Plessis came to the IPL in 2011 and was quick to cement his spot in Chennai Super Kings (CSK) squad. He has established himself as a reliable opener who can anchor as well as attack according to the situation.
Over the years, du Plessis has performed with consistency, scoring a bulk of runs in the IPL. In 2022, the South African also got the opportunity to showcase his leadership ability with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).
Here you can check out Faf du Plessis’ IPL career stats, records, and salary in every season.
Early Debut in IPL Career
Faf du Plessis played his debut IPL match on April 4, 2012. The South African got his maiden cap for Chennai Super Kings against Mumbai Indians.
His debut batting lasted just two balls, and he scored three runs while opening. Though de Plessis was quick to get in form and slammed 398 runs in 12 innings, including three fifties.
| Match | Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians, 1st Match |
| Series | Indian Premier League 2012 |
| Venue | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| Date & Time | Apr 04, 08:00 PM LOCAL |
Faf du Plessis Performance in IPL 2024
Faf du Plessis had a decent turnout in the IPL 2024 season. He led Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) into the playoffs.
On the batting front, du Plessis amassed 438 runs in 15 innings at a strike rate of 161.62. His tally also included four half-centuries.
Last Match in IPL 2024
Faf du Plessis played his last match in IPL 2024 on May 22, 2024. He captained RCB in the Eliminator match against Rajasthan Royals.
After being asked to bat first, du Plessis opened the innings but mustered 17 runs in 14 balls.
| Match | Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Eliminator |
| Series | Indian Premier League 2024 |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Date & Time | May 22, 07:30 PM LOCAL |
IPL Career of Faf du Plessis
| Year | Matches | Runs | Highest Score | Wickets | Best Bowling | Economy |
| 2024 | 15 | 438 | 64 | 0 | – | – |
| 2023 | 14 | 730 | 84 | 0 | – | – |
| 2022 | 16 | 468 | 96 | 0 | – | – |
| 2021 | 16 | 633 | 95* | 0 | – | – |
| 2020 | 13 | 449 | 87* | 0 | – | – |
| 2019 | 12 | 396 | 96 | 0 | – | – |
| 2018 | 6 | 162 | 67* | 0 | – | – |
| 2017 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | – |
| 2016 | 6 | 206 | 69 | 0 | – | – |
| 2015 | 17 | 380 | 55 | 0 | – | – |
| 2014 | 15 | 303 | 54* | 0 | – | – |
| 2012 | 13 | 398 | 73 | 0 | 0/16 | 16 |
| Career | 145 | 4571 | 96 | 0 | 0/16 | 16 |
Faf du Plessis IPL Auction Price & History:
Faf du Plessis bagged his first IPL gig in 2011. Chennai Super Kings bought him for INR 55 lakhs in the auction.
Du Plessis’ salary increased a bit in the following seasons. In 2014, the franchise retained him for INR 4.75 crore.
Two seasons later, Rising Pune Supergiants signed the South African at the same price. His salary dropped to INR 4 crore in 2017.
As CSK returned to the IPL after serving a two-year ban, they snapped du Plessis for INR 1.6 crore in 2018. After four seasons, the franchise didn’t retain him, though they tried to buy him back. But RCB won the bidding war and bought du Plessis for INR 7 crore in 2022.
| Year | Price | Team |
| 2011 | 55 Lac | Chennai |
| 2012 | 60 Lac | Chennai |
| 2013 | 63 Lac | Chennai |
| 2014 | 4.75 Cr | Chennai |
| 2015 | 4.75 Cr | Chennai |
| 2016 | 4.75 Cr | Pune |
| 2017 | 4.00 Cr | Pune |
| 2018 | 1.60 Cr | Chennai |
| 2019 | 1.60 Cr | Chennai |
| 2020 | 1.60 Cr | Chennai |
| 2021 | 1.60 Cr | Chennai |
| 2022 | 7.00 Cr | Bangalore |
| 2023 | 7.00 Cr | Bangalore |
| 2024 | 7.00 Cr | Bangalore |
IPL Batting Stats Overview
| Year | Matches | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate | 100 | 50 | 4s | 6s |
| 2024 | 15 | 438 | 64 | 29.2 | 161.62 | 0 | 4 | 47 | 21 |
| 2023 | 14 | 730 | 84 | 56.15 | 153.68 | 0 | 8 | 60 | 36 |
| 2022 | 16 | 468 | 96 | 31.2 | 127.52 | 0 | 3 | 49 | 13 |
| 2021 | 16 | 633 | 95* | 45.21 | 138.2 | 0 | 6 | 60 | 23 |
| 2020 | 13 | 449 | 87* | 40.81 | 140.75 | 0 | 4 | 42 | 14 |
| 2019 | 12 | 396 | 96 | 36 | 123.36 | 0 | 3 | 36 | 15 |
| 2018 | 6 | 162 | 67* | 32.4 | 125.58 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 6 |
| 2017 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 114.28 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 6 | 206 | 69 | 34.33 | 127.16 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 9 |
| 2015 | 17 | 380 | 55 | 29.23 | 125 | 0 | 1 | 37 | 5 |
| 2014 | 15 | 303 | 54* | 27.54 | 128.93 | 0 | 2 | 26 | 7 |
| 2012 | 13 | 398 | 73 | 33.16 | 130.92 | 0 | 3 | 29 | 17 |
Want to know which team Faf du Plessis will play for in IPL 2025?
Faf du Plessis was a consistent performer for RCB in the previous three seasons. He also led the team well, taking them into the playoffs twice. Despite that, RCB didn’t retain du Plessis ahead of the 2025 auction.
But the franchise now doesn’t have a captain and also needs someone to open alongside Virat Kohli. If they want someone with both qualities, then du Plessis is the right option. So RCB will look to buy back du Plessis in the auction.
