Faf du Plessis

South Africa vs Australia: Faf du Plessis, Steve Smith clash over Rabada decision

South African captain Faf du Plessis on Wednesday hit back at his Australian counterpart Steve Smith's criticism of the decision to overturn a ban on South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada.

Mar 21, 2018, 19:57 PM IST

Selection headache for Faf du Plessis ahead of third Test against Australia

Du Plessis revealed on Wednesday that all-rounder Chris Morris and seamer Duanne Olivier had been released from the expanded 17-man squad, but that the home side were still mulling over two positions.

Mar 21, 2018, 17:14 PM IST

Mitchell Starc's swing the difference for Aussies: Faf du Plessis

Mitchell Starc`s ability to blow away South Africa`s tail was the crucial difference between the teams, South African captain Faf du Plessis said after Australia wrapped up a 118-run win on the fifth day of the first Test on Monday.

Mar 05, 2018, 19:20 PM IST

Mitchell Starc 'swung' the Test in Australia's favour, says South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis

Man of the match Starc had match figures of nine for 109, with six of his victims being lower order batsmen.

Mar 05, 2018, 17:01 PM IST

1st Test: Australia's fearsome attack plays on South Africa's mind

Some of the world's best fast bowlers will square up when the first Test between South Africa and Australia starts at Kingsmead on Thursday.

Feb 27, 2018, 20:17 PM IST

India look to take advantage of South Africa's injury woes in 2nd ODI

A buoyant India will look to cash in on South Africa's injury woes, compounded by the loss of captain Faf du Plessis, when the two sides meet in the second ODI on Sunday.

Feb 03, 2018, 17:58 PM IST

India vs South Africa, 1st ODI: Virat Kohli's 33rd ton breaks Durban jinx as tourists lead 1-0

Centurion Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane shared a record partnership to take India to a 1-0 lead in the six-ODI series with a six-wicket win against South Africa at Durban on Thursday. 

Feb 02, 2018, 00:11 AM IST

India vs South Africa, 1st ODI: Kohli, Rahane script India's first ever win at Durban

Kohli's 112 and Rahane's 79 helped India chase down South Africa's 269/8 for a six-wicket win at Kingsmead in Durban.

Feb 01, 2018, 15:51 PM IST

We expect India to improve their poor ODI record in South Africa, says Faf du Plessis

India have only won 5 out of 27 ODIs they have played against South Africa in South Africa, have never won a bilateral series here or indeed beaten South Africa at Durban in ODI cricket.

Jan 31, 2018, 19:36 PM IST

Unlike Test series, India eye winning start to ODIs in South Africa

Galvanised by the consolatory win in the final Test, a resurgent India will be aiming for their first bilateral ODI series triumph on the South African soil when they take on the Proteas in a six-match rubber, starting on Thursday.

Jan 31, 2018, 17:39 PM IST

India vs South Africa: We don't get green tracks in India, Faf du Plessis on pitch furore

The Virat Kohli-led Indian team showed tremendous grit to bat on and claim a consolation win on the treacherous surface.

Jan 28, 2018, 11:46 AM IST

Mohammed Shami-inspired India win third Test, South Africa claim series

Chasing 241 to win, South Africa were cruising at 124/1 at one stage; but thanks to Shami's 5/28 and able support from the other end, the Indian pacers claimed the last nine South African wickets for just 53 runs.

Jan 27, 2018, 21:07 PM IST

IPL is a big part of our lives, normal to get distracted: Faf du Plessis

The mega auctions of the IPL will be held on February 27 and 28, the last two days of the third and final Test between India and South Africa.

Jan 23, 2018, 22:27 PM IST

Pleasing to beat India in 'Indian' conditions: Faf Du Plessis

South African skipper Faf du Plessis has said that the 2015 series loss in India on raging turners motivated their team to win the series here in Centurion, on a pitch that "should have suited the visitors more".

Jan 17, 2018, 20:54 PM IST

Faf Du Plessis rates Centurion as 'one of the harder Tests'

Hailing his side's all-round effort in hammering India by 135 runs in the second cricket Test here, South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis on Wednesday admitted that it was one of the tougher Tests of his career.

Jan 17, 2018, 19:26 PM IST

South Africa fined for slow over-rate

The victorious South African team was fined for maintaining a slow over-rate in the second Test against India, which concluded here on Wednesday.

Jan 17, 2018, 19:20 PM IST

India vs South Africa, 2nd Test, Day 2: As it happened

India ended Day 2 at 183/5, still trailing South Africa by 152 runs in the first innings.

Jan 14, 2018, 13:05 PM IST

India vs South Africa, 2nd Test, Day 1: As it happened

Markram (94) and Amla (82) starred for South Africa on Day 1 as they scored 269/6 while Ashwin stood out among Indian bowlers with figures of 3/90.

Jan 13, 2018, 12:44 PM IST

India vs South Africa, 2nd Test: Lively wicket awaits India in Centurion, Virat Kohli says he is not surprised

"It looks a really lively pitch," Kohli said at his pre-Test press conference on Friday. "We expected it and we wanted it to be that way," he added. 

 

Jan 12, 2018, 19:23 PM IST

India vs South Africa, 1st Test: SA responded beautifully through rough patches: Faf du Plessis

After handing India a 72-run defeat in the opening Test at Newlands, South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis on Monday focussed on the importance of putting pressure on the opposition in a brief three-match rubber.

Jan 08, 2018, 21:39 PM IST