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Faf du Plessis
Batter · South Africa
- Born
- 13 July 1984, Pretoria
- Batting
- Right-handed
- Bowling
- Right-arm leg break
- Shirt
- 18
Faf du Plessis is a South African batter and the captain of Dubai Capitals in ILT20 Season 5. Born in Pretoria, he is a former South Africa captain in all three formats and the first South African to score a century in Tests, ODIs and T20Is. Dubai Capitals signed him for USD 300,000 at the Season 5 auction. This is his first ILT20 season.
Faf du Plessis Biography: Quick Facts
| Full name | François du Plessis |
|---|---|
| Born | 13 July 1984, Pretoria, South Africa |
| Age | 42 (as of 2 November 2026) |
| Country | South Africa |
| Role | Batter |
| Batting | Right-handed |
| Bowling | Right-arm leg break |
| Shirt number | 18 |
| ILT20 team | Dubai Capitals |
Early life
Faf du Plessis was born on 13 July 1984 in Pretoria, South Africa. He attended Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool in Pretoria, where AB de Villiers was a schoolmate, and came through domestic cricket with Northerns and Titans. He also played county cricket for Lancashire in England. His international break came late by modern standards: he was 26 when he made his ODI debut in 2011, after years of domestic runs, and he built a reputation as a tough, athletic fielder as well as a batter.
Family and personal life
Faf married Imari Visser in November 2013. The couple have two daughters. He keeps his family life largely private, and this page does not publish details beyond what has been shared publicly.
Domestic and franchise career
Du Plessis played for Northerns and Titans in South Africa and for Lancashire in county cricket. In the IPL he joined Chennai Super Kings in 2011 and was part of their title-winning sides in 2018 and 2021, after a spell with Rising Pune Supergiant in 2016 and 2017. He captained Royal Challengers Bengaluru from 2022 to 2024 and played for Delhi Capitals in 2025. He has also captained Texas Super Kings in Major League Cricket and Joburg Super Kings in South Africa's SA20. The ILT20 is his newest stop: Dubai Capitals signed him for USD 300,000 at the Season 5 auction and made him captain.
International career
Du Plessis made his ODI debut against India at Cape Town on 18 January 2011, scoring an unbeaten 60. His T20I debut followed against England on 8 September 2012. His Test debut came against Australia at Adelaide in November 2012, when he scored 78 in the first innings and a match-saving 110 not out in the second. He took over as South Africa's Test captain in December 2016 and captained the side in all three formats from 2017, leading them at the 2019 ODI World Cup. His last Test came against Pakistan in February 2021, when he retired from Test cricket.
Records and achievements
Du Plessis's record is built on long service in all three formats. His biggest verified marks are:
- First South African to score a century in all three international formats.
- Test century on debut against Australia at Adelaide in 2012, with a match-saving 110 not out in the second innings.
- First international captain to beat Australia in Australia in all three formats.
- 11,198 international runs in 262 matches, with 23 centuries and 66 fifties.
- IPL titles with Chennai Super Kings in 2018 and 2021, and captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru from 2022 to 2024.
- South Africa captain in all three formats, taking over the Test side in 2016 and leading the side at the 2019 ODI World Cup.
Faf du Plessis's Net Worth and Salary
Faf du Plessis's net worth is not a confirmed number. Media reports in 2026 estimate it at roughly USD 12–15 million, so this page uses that range rather than a single figure. The figure is an estimate, not a confirmed number. His income came from a South Africa central contract and match fees, and from franchise deals around the world. Confirmed league fees include USD 300,000 with Dubai Capitals at the ILT20 Season 5 auction and ₹2 crore with Delhi Capitals in the IPL in 2025.
Faf du Plessis in ILT20 Season 5
Dubai Capitals signed Faf du Plessis for USD 300,000 at the Season 5 auction, and he captains the side. He joins a 22-player squad for a season that runs from 21 November to 20 December 2026. All ten league fixtures for Dubai Capitals are below.
| Match | Date | Fixture | Venue | Start (GST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match 3 | Sunday 22 November 2026 | Dubai Capitals vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | Dubai International Stadium | 6:30 pm GST |
| Match 6 | Wednesday 25 November 2026 | Dubai Capitals vs Desert Vipers | Dubai International Stadium | 6:30 pm GST |
| Match 8 | Friday 27 November 2026 | Sharjah Warriorz vs Dubai Capitals | Sharjah Cricket Stadium | 6:30 pm GST |
| Match 10 | Saturday 28 November 2026 | Gulf Giants vs Dubai Capitals | Dubai International Stadium | 6:30 pm GST |
| Match 16 | Wednesday 2 December 2026 | Dubai Capitals vs MI Emirates | Dubai International Stadium | 6:30 pm GST |
| Match 21 | Sunday 6 December 2026 | Desert Vipers vs Dubai Capitals | Dubai International Stadium | 6:30 pm GST |
| Match 23 | Tuesday 8 December 2026 | Dubai Capitals vs Sharjah Warriorz | Dubai International Stadium | 6:30 pm GST |
| Match 25 | Thursday 10 December 2026 | Dubai Capitals vs Gulf Giants | Dubai International Stadium | 6:30 pm GST |
| Match 28 | Sunday 13 December 2026 | MI Emirates vs Dubai Capitals | Zayed Cricket Stadium | 2:00 pm GST |
| Match 30 | Monday 14 December 2026 | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Dubai Capitals | Zayed Cricket Stadium | 6:30 pm GST |
No Season 5 match has been played yet, so there are no Season 5 numbers for this player. This section will be updated as matches are played.
Career stats
| Format | Matches | Runs | Top score | Average | Strike rate | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 69 | 4,163 | 199 | 40.02 | 46.32 | 10 | 21 |
| ODI | 143 | 5,507 | 185 | 47.47 | 88.60 | 12 | 35 |
| T20I | 50 | 1,528 | 119 | 35.53 | 134.38 | 1 | 10 |
Career totals: 262 matches, 11,198 runs, 23 hundreds, 66 fifties. Statistics as of February 2021.
FAQs
How old is Faf du Plessis?
Faf du Plessis is 42 years old. He was born on 13 July 1984 in Pretoria, South Africa.
What is Faf du Plessis's net worth?
Media reports in 2026 estimate his net worth at roughly USD 12–15 million. The figure is an estimate, not a confirmed number.
Who is Faf du Plessis's wife?
Faf du Plessis married Imari Visser in November 2013. The couple have two daughters.
Which team does Faf du Plessis play for in ILT20 Season 5?
Faf du Plessis plays for Dubai Capitals in ILT20 Season 5. It is his first ILT20 season, he captains the side, and he was signed for USD 300,000 at the auction.
What is Faf du Plessis's biggest record?
Faf du Plessis is the first South African to score a century in all three international formats. He also scored a century on his Test debut, against Australia at Adelaide in 2012.
When did Faf du Plessis retire from Test cricket?
Faf du Plessis retired from Test cricket in February 2021. His last Test came against Pakistan that month.
Conclusion
Faf du Plessis's career is defined by long service and leadership: 11,198 international runs, 23 centuries, and the captaincy in all three formats. His move to Dubai Capitals brings that record to the ILT20, and this page will be updated as the season is played.
More coverage: the Dubai Capitals squad, the Season 5 schedule and the full players index.