Faf du Plessis

ICC World Cup 2019: England vs South Africa: As it Happened

Hosts England defeated South Africa by a margin of 104 runs having posted a total of 311 runs after being sent in to bat in the opening match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 at The Oval.

May 30, 2019, 14:30 PM IST

ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: With Dale Steyn out of opener, South Africa forced to tinker with combination

For South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis, this setback has forced the team think-tank to change their combinations but he is confident with the talent in the squad.

May 29, 2019, 19:19 PM IST

ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: There's a lot more bigger things than winning and losing cricket games, says Faf du Plessis

Du Plessis is only 34, but he looks like he’s been through a lot more.

May 29, 2019, 19:03 PM IST

ICC World Cup 2019: South Africa's full schedule, squad and TV timings

While Hashim Amla will also be participating in the 50-over showpiece event for the third time, Aiden Markram and Lungi Ngidi will make their maiden appearance. 

May 26, 2019, 13:21 PM IST

ICC World Cup: Dale Steyn's fitness will decide team composition, says Faf du Plessis

Phehlukwayo was particularly impressive with the ball, as Hashim Amla (65) and skipper Faf Du Plessis (88) also got runs.
 

May 25, 2019, 16:36 PM IST

South Africa's Faf du Plessis on form in warm-up win over Sri Lanka

South Africa were sent in to bat in the training match, which did not hold official One-Day International status, and posted 338 for seven, before bowling their opponents out for 251 in 42.3 overs.

May 24, 2019, 23:58 PM IST

South Africa's Faf Du Plessis says wanted to do superman like things in previous World Cups

South Africa has built a reputation for themselves of "chokers" after losing big matches. The team has never gone past the semi-final stages of the World Cup. Du Plessis highlighted that the team needs to overcome its fear of failure to succeed in the World Cup.

May 19, 2019, 12:47 PM IST

Clinical Chennai beat Delhi by 6 wickets to enter record 8th IPL final

Defending champions Chennai Super Kings produced a clinical performance to beat Delhi Capitals by six wickets and enter their eighth final of the Indian Premier League, here Friday.

May 10, 2019, 23:56 PM IST

IPL: CSK get to play Qualifier in Chennai despite six-wicket loss against KXIP

Earlier, Faf du Plessis missed out on a well-deserved hundred by four runs as Kings XI Punjab bowled well at the death to restrict Chennai Super Kings to 170 for 5. 

May 05, 2019, 21:10 PM IST

IPL 2019, Chennai vs Mumbai Highlights: As it happened

Team Mumbai defeated Chennai by 46 runs in the 44th match of the twelfth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on Friday.

Apr 26, 2019, 19:07 PM IST

IPL 2019: Chennai eye revenge against Mumbai

Mumbai are placed third with 12 points and are yet to consolidate their position in the top four, with at least two more wins necessary to seal a playoff berth.

Apr 26, 2019, 15:35 PM IST

Jonny Bairstow, David Warner star as Sunrisers Hyderabad defeat Chennai Super Kings by six wickets

SRH will now take on Kolkata Knight Riders at the same venue on April 21, while CSK will travel to Bengaluru to lock horns with the Royal Challengers Bangalore the same day.

Apr 17, 2019, 23:58 PM IST

IPL 2019, Chennai vs Kolkata: How the action unfolded

Opting to bowl first, Imran Tahir finished with brilliant figures of four for 27 while Shardul Thakur bagged two wickets to help Chennai restrict Kolkata to a score of 161/8 in their stipulated 20 overs. 

Apr 14, 2019, 15:23 PM IST

IPL 2019: Chennai Super Kings pull off last-ball thriller, defeat Rajasthan Royals by four wickets

With the win, MS Dhoni has added another feather to his illustrious career, becoming the first captain to register 100 wins in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Apr 12, 2019, 00:44 AM IST

South Africa to give game time to rookies ahead of ICC World Cup, says coach

The 2019 ICC World Cup is slated to take place from May 30 to July 14 while South Africa will begin their campaign against hosts England in the opener at the Oval.  

Mar 19, 2019, 14:09 PM IST

Three uncapped players named in South Africa T20I squad for Sri Lanka series

Markram and Nortje seemed to have got the nod in the T20I squad following their impressive performances in South Africa's 5-0 ODI series sweep of Sri Lanka.

Mar 17, 2019, 22:47 PM IST

South Africa's Imran Tahir to bid adieu to ODI career after World Cup

Tahir has taken 156 wickets in 95 ODI matches with an economy rate of 4.65. 

Mar 05, 2019, 13:35 PM IST

Faf Du Plessis ton helps South Africa register easy win against Sri Lanka in first ODI

After winning the toss and electing to field, South Africa bowled the visitors out for 231 in 47 overs before chasing down their victory target for the loss of two wickets and with 67 balls remaining.

Mar 03, 2019, 21:12 PM IST

Quinton de Kock guides South Africa to ODI series win over Pakistan

A rampant de Kock led from the front, belting three sixes and 11 boundaries during his entertaining knock of 83 runs from 58 balls. 

Jan 31, 2019, 13:57 PM IST

South Africa have lowered ICC World Cup expectations: Faf du Plessis

South Africa will open their ICC World Cup campaign against England at The Oval on May 30.

Jan 30, 2019, 09:44 AM IST