In today’s IPL 2025 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Delhi Capitals (DC) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, one exciting battle to watch is between veteran batter Faf du Plessis and swing master Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
Faf, who’s part of DC now, returns to his old home ground in Bengaluru where he has enjoyed some amazing knocks. Bhuvneshwar, playing for RCB this season, will look to get him out early with the new ball.
Faf du Plessis vs Bhuvneshwar Kumar – IPL Head-to-Head Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Innings Faced | 16 |
| Runs Scored | 105 |
| Balls Faced | 70 |
| Strike Rate | 150.00 |
| 4s | 12 |
| 6s | 4 |
| Times Dismissed | 1 |
| SR per Over | 9.00 |
Summary: Faf has been dominant against Bhuvneshwar in the IPL. With a strike rate of 150 and only 1 dismissal in 16 innings, he has handled Bhuvi’s swing very well.
Faf du Plessis vs Bhuvneshwar Kumar – Overall T20s Head-to-Head
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Innings Faced | 17 |
| Runs Scored | 108 |
| Balls Faced | 77 |
| Strike Rate | 140.25 |
| 4s | 12 |
| 6s | 4 |
| Times Dismissed | 1 |
| SR per Over | 8.41 |
Expert Insight: Even across all T20 formats (IPL + Internationals), Faf has been very solid against Bhuvneshwar. He’s scored quickly and only been dismissed once in 17 innings, which shows excellent control and consistency.
Faf du Plessis at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium – IPL Record
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 45 |
| Runs Scored | 1636 |
| Highest Score | 96 |
| Batting Average | 38.04 |
| 50s/100s | 0/0 |
| Catches | 15 |
Home Ground Advantage: Faf has been outstanding at Chinnaswamy Stadium, scoring over 1600 runs at an average above 38. This ground suits his style perfectly — short boundaries, good bounce, and quick outfield.
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Match Context – What to Expect Today?
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar might bowl in the powerplay, and DC may send in Faf to attack.
- Going by past records, Faf has the upper hand in this individual face-off.
- However, Bhuvi is smart and experienced, and could try something new — like wider yorkers or slower balls to trap Faf early.
