Updated October 2026 | All stats are as of the end of IPL 2026 (final played 31 May 2026).
Faf du Plessis IPL stats, quick answer: here is Faf du Plessis’s complete IPL record from 2012 to the end of IPL 2026.
- Matches: 154 (2012 to 2025)
- Runs: 4773 at an average of 35.10 and a strike rate of 135.79
- Highest score: 96
- Hundreds / fifties: 0 / 39
- Sixes: 174
- Teams: Chennai Super Kings, Rising Pune Supergiant, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Delhi Capitals
- IPL titles: 2 (2018, 2021)
- Player of the match awards: 10
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Faf du Plessis IPL Stats: Career Overview and Headline Numbers
Faf du Plessis spent most of his IPL career at Chennai Super Kings, opening the batting in their 2021 title win, before captaining Royal Challengers Bengaluru from 2022 to 2024 and later joining Delhi. He has been one of the most reliable overseas top-order batters of the past decade.
Faf du Plessis has played 154 IPL matches across 13 seasons. With the bat he has 4773 runs from 147 innings, which ranks him 14th on the all-time run-scoring list. He has been dismissed 136 times, giving an average of 35.10, and he scores at 135.79 runs per 100 balls, with 439 fours and 174 sixes. With the ball he has 0 wickets from 1.0 overs, conceding 16.00 an over.
Where he bats
| Batting position | Innings | Runs | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opener (1-2) | 107 | 3474 | 34.40 | 136.08 |
| Top order (3-4) | 35 | 1196 | 38.58 | 133.04 |
| Middle order (5-7) | 5 | 103 | 25.75 | 163.49 |
Faf du Plessis has batted most often as opener, 107 of his 147 innings. Batting position here is the order in which a batter first appeared at the crease.
How he gets out
| Dismissal | Times | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Caught | 97 | 71% |
| Bowled | 15 | 11% |
| Run Out | 12 | 9% |
| Stumped | 7 | 5% |
| Caught And Bowled | 3 | 2% |
| Lbw | 2 | 1% |
In wins and defeats
| Result | Innings | Runs | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team won | 79 | 2855 | 41.38 | 133.47 |
| Team lost | 67 | 1915 | 29.02 | 139.99 |
In matches his team won, Faf du Plessis averages 41.38 at a strike rate of 133.47; in defeats, 29.02 at 139.99. The gap is a rough measure of how often his innings have decided games.
Teams Played For and How He Moved Between Them
| Team | Seasons | Matches | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | 2012-2015 | 45 | 1081 | 0 |
| Rising Pune Supergiant | 2016-2017 | 8 | 214 | 0 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 2018-2021 | 47 | 1640 | 0 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 2022-2024 | 45 | 1636 | 0 |
| Delhi Capitals | 2025 | 9 | 202 | 0 |
He started with Chennai Super Kings in 2012 and stayed until 2015. He then moved to Rising Pune Supergiant in 2016 and stayed until 2017. He then moved to Chennai Super Kings in 2018 and stayed until 2021. He then moved to Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2022 and stayed until 2024. He then moved to Delhi Capitals in 2025 for the 2025 season.
How his role changed
| Season | Average batting position | Innings |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1.6 | 12 |
| 2014 | 3.5 | 12 |
| 2015 | 4.1 | 15 |
| 2016 | 2.2 | 6 |
| 2017 | 3.0 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2.2 | 6 |
| 2019 | 1.7 | 12 |
| 2020 | 2.2 | 13 |
| 2021 | 2.1 | 16 |
| 2022 | 1.8 | 16 |
| 2023 | 2.1 | 14 |
| 2024 | 2.0 | 15 |
| 2025 | 2.1 | 9 |
In his first three seasons Faf du Plessis batted at an average position of 3.1; in his last three it was 2.1. He has moved up the order over his career, taking on more of the innings.
Batting Record Season by Season
| Season | Team | Mat | Runs | Avg | SR | 50s | 100s | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | CSK | 13 | 398 | 33.17 | 130.92 | 3 | 0 | 73 |
| 2014 | CSK | 15 | 303 | 27.55 | 128.94 | 2 | 0 | 54* |
| 2015 | CSK | 17 | 380 | 29.23 | 125.00 | 1 | 0 | 55 |
| 2016 | RPS | 6 | 206 | 34.33 | 127.16 | 2 | 0 | 69 |
| 2017 | RPS | 2 | 8 | 8.00 | 114.29 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 2018 | CSK | 6 | 162 | 32.40 | 125.58 | 1 | 0 | 67* |
| 2019 | CSK | 12 | 396 | 36.00 | 123.36 | 3 | 0 | 96 |
| 2020 | CSK | 13 | 449 | 40.82 | 140.75 | 4 | 0 | 87* |
| 2021 | CSK | 16 | 633 | 45.21 | 138.21 | 6 | 0 | 95* |
| 2022 | RCB | 16 | 468 | 31.20 | 127.52 | 3 | 0 | 96 |
| 2023 | RCB | 14 | 730 | 56.15 | 153.68 | 8 | 0 | 84 |
| 2024 | RCB | 15 | 438 | 29.20 | 161.62 | 4 | 0 | 64 |
| 2025 | DC | 9 | 202 | 22.44 | 123.93 | 2 | 0 | 62 |
- 2012 (Chennai Super Kings): 398 runs in 13 matches, average 33.17, strike rate 130.92, best 73. He batted mostly as an opener. His best innings was 73 off 52 balls against RR on 21 Apr 2012. Chennai Super Kings finished 4th in the league table. Chennai Super Kings reached the final.
- 2014 (Chennai Super Kings): 303 runs in 15 matches, average 27.55, strike rate 128.94, best 54*. He batted mostly at number 3 or 4. His best innings was 54* off 43 balls against RCB on 24 May 2014. Chennai Super Kings finished 3rd in the league table.
- 2015 (Chennai Super Kings): 380 runs in 17 matches, average 29.23, strike rate 125.00, best 55. He batted mostly at number 3 or 4. His best innings was 55 off 41 balls against PBKS on 16 May 2015. Chennai Super Kings finished 1st in the league table. Chennai Super Kings reached the final.
- 2016 (Rising Pune Supergiant): 206 runs in 6 matches, average 34.33, strike rate 127.16, best 69. He batted mostly as an opener. His best innings was 69 off 43 balls against GL on 14 Apr 2016. Rising Pune Supergiant finished 7th in the league table.
- 2017 (Rising Pune Supergiant): 8 runs in 2 matches, average 8.00, strike rate 114.29, best 8. He batted mostly at number 3 or 4. His best innings was 8 off 7 balls against DC on 11 Apr 2017. Rising Pune Supergiant finished 2nd in the league table. Rising Pune Supergiant reached the final.
- 2018 (Chennai Super Kings): 162 runs in 6 matches, average 32.40, strike rate 125.58, best 67*. He batted mostly as an opener. His best innings was 67* off 42 balls against SRH on 22 May 2018. Chennai Super Kings finished 2nd in the league table. His team won the title.
- 2019 (Chennai Super Kings): 396 runs in 12 matches, average 36.00, strike rate 123.36, best 96. He batted mostly as an opener. His best innings was 96 off 55 balls against PBKS on 5 May 2019. Chennai Super Kings finished 2nd in the league table. Chennai Super Kings reached the final.
- 2020 (Chennai Super Kings): 449 runs in 13 matches, average 40.82, strike rate 140.75, best 87*. He batted mostly as an opener. His best innings was 87* off 53 balls against PBKS on 4 Oct 2020. Chennai Super Kings finished 7th in the league table.
- 2021 (Chennai Super Kings): 633 runs in 16 matches, average 45.21, strike rate 138.21, best 95*. He batted mostly as an opener. His best innings was 95* off 60 balls against KKR on 21 Apr 2021. Chennai Super Kings finished 2nd in the league table. His team won the title.
- 2022 (Royal Challengers Bangalore): 468 runs in 16 matches, average 31.20, strike rate 127.52, best 96. He batted mostly as an opener. His best innings was 96 off 64 balls against LSG on 19 Apr 2022. Royal Challengers Bangalore finished 4th in the league table.
- 2023 (Royal Challengers Bangalore): 730 runs in 14 matches, average 56.15, strike rate 153.68, best 84. He batted mostly as an opener. His best innings was 84 off 56 balls against PBKS on 20 Apr 2023. Royal Challengers Bangalore finished 6th in the league table.
- 2024 (Royal Challengers Bengaluru): 438 runs in 15 matches, average 29.20, strike rate 161.62, best 64. He batted mostly as an opener. His best innings was 64 off 23 balls against GT on 4 May 2024. Royal Challengers Bengaluru finished 4th in the league table.
- 2025 (Delhi Capitals): 202 runs in 9 matches, average 22.44, strike rate 123.93, best 62. He batted mostly as an opener. His best innings was 62 off 45 balls against KKR on 29 Apr 2025. Delhi Capitals finished 5th in the league table.
His most productive season was 2023, with 730 runs. His leanest full season was 2025, when he averaged 22.44. He passed 400 runs in 5 of his 13 seasons.
Highest Scores and Centuries
| Score | Balls | 4s | 6s | For | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96 | 55 | 10 | 4 | CSK | PBKS | 5 May 2019 | Lost |
| 96 | 64 | 11 | 2 | RCB | LSG | 19 Apr 2022 | Won |
| 95* | 60 | 9 | 4 | CSK | KKR | 21 Apr 2021 | Won |
| 88 | 57 | 3 | 7 | RCB | PBKS | 27 Mar 2022 | Lost |
| 87* | 53 | 11 | 1 | CSK | PBKS | 4 Oct 2020 | Won |
| 86 | 59 | 7 | 3 | CSK | KKR | 15 Oct 2021 | Won |
| 84 | 56 | 5 | 5 | RCB | PBKS | 20 Apr 2023 | Won |
| 79* | 46 | 5 | 5 | RCB | LSG | 10 Apr 2023 | Lost |
| 76 | 55 | 8 | 2 | CSK | PBKS | 7 Oct 2021 | Lost |
| 73 | 43 | 5 | 6 | RCB | MI | 2 Apr 2023 | Won |
Faf du Plessis has not scored an IPL hundred; his best is 96. His team won 24 of the 39 matches in which he passed 50.
Strike Rate and Average by Phase of Innings
| Phase | Runs | Balls | Dismissals | Average | Strike rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay (overs 1-6) | 2281 | 1673 | 56 | 40.7 | 136.3 |
| Middle (7-15) | 1924 | 1526 | 51 | 37.7 | 126.1 |
| Death (16-20) | 568 | 316 | 29 | 19.6 | 179.7 |
Most of Faf du Plessis’s runs have come in the powerplay phase (2281 runs, 48% of his total). His fastest scoring comes in the death phase, at 179.7 runs per 100 balls. Phase splits use the over in which each ball was bowled.
Records Held and Milestones Reached
| Milestone | Date | Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| IPL debut | 4 Apr 2012 | MI | MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) |
| First IPL fifty | 12 Apr 2012 | RCB | MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) |
| 1000 IPL runs | 16 May 2015 | PBKS | Punjab Cricket Association Stadium |
| 2000 IPL runs | 25 Sep 2020 | DC | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
| 100th IPL match | 15 Oct 2021 | KKR | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
| 3000 IPL runs | 27 Mar 2022 | PBKS | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy |
| 4000 IPL runs | 14 May 2023 | RR | Sawai Mansingh Stadium |
He sits 14th on the all-time run-scoring list.
Related record pages: most sixes in IPL history, most wickets in IPL history, fastest century in IPL history, Orange Cap winners, Purple Cap winners.
Performance Against Each Opposition
| Opponent | Runs | Avg | SR | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab Kings | 831 | 51.94 | 145.03 | 96 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 624 | 34.67 | 144.44 | 73* |
| Mumbai Indians | 568 | 28.40 | 128.51 | 73 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 550 | 32.35 | 131.58 | 73 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 549 | 34.31 | 135.56 | 95* |
| Delhi Capitals | 423 | 24.88 | 118.49 | 58 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 348 | 31.64 | 120.00 | 71 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 267 | 53.40 | 146.70 | 96 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 197 | 39.40 | 156.35 | 62 |
| Gujarat Titans | 165 | 27.50 | 155.66 | 64 |
| Pune Warriors | 101 | 50.50 | 124.69 | 58 |
| Deccan Chargers | 81 | 40.50 | 135.00 | 42 |
| Gujarat Lions | 69 | 69.00 | 160.47 | 69 |
Faf du Plessis’s most productive opponent has been Punjab Kings, against whom he has 831 runs at a strike rate of 145.03. Figures include matches against defunct franchises such as Deccan Chargers and Pune Warriors where relevant.
Home vs Away Splits
| Venue type | Runs | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1215 | 35.74 | 136.67 |
| Away | 1957 | 33.74 | 136.85 |
| Neutral | 1601 | 36.39 | 133.86 |
Home means a match in his franchise’s home city. Neutral covers seasons played wholly or largely away from home grounds (2009 in South Africa, the UAE in 2014 and 2020, the 2021 hub format and the 2022 league stage in Maharashtra).
His most-played grounds
| Ground | Matches | Runs | SR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wankhede Stadium | 20 | 707 | 133.40 |
| MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) | 18 | 588 | 120.99 |
| M Chinnaswamy Stadium | 18 | 653 | 159.66 |
| Dubai International Cricket Stadium | 13 | 385 | 131.85 |
| Eden Gardens | 9 | 138 | 136.63 |
| Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium | 8 | 244 | 146.11 |
His most productive ground is Wankhede Stadium: 707 runs in 20 innings at a strike rate of 133.40.
Playoff and Knockout Record
| Season | Stage | Opponent | Batting | Bowling | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Eliminator | MI | 35 (20) | – | Won |
| 2014 | Qualifier 2 | PBKS | 0 (1) | – | Lost |
| 2015 | Qualifier 1 | MI | 45 (34) | – | Lost |
| 2015 | Qualifier 2 | RCB | 21 (22) | – | Won |
| 2015 | Final | MI | 1 (3) | – | Lost |
| 2018 | Qualifier 1 | SRH | 67* (42) | – | Won |
| 2018 | Final | SRH | 10 (11) | – | Won |
| 2019 | Qualifier 1 | MI | 6 (11) | – | Lost |
| 2019 | Qualifier 2 | DC | 50 (39) | – | Won |
| 2019 | Final | MI | 26 (13) | – | Lost |
| 2021 | Qualifier 1 | DC | 1 (2) | – | Won |
| 2021 | Final | KKR | 86 (59) | – | Won |
| 2022 | Eliminator | LSG | 0 (1) | – | Won |
| 2022 | Qualifier 2 | RR | 25 (27) | – | Lost |
| 2024 | Eliminator | RR | 17 (14) | – | Lost |
In 15 playoff matches, Faf du Plessis has 390 runs at a strike rate of 130.43. His teams won 8 of those games, and he has played in 4 finals.
Captaincy Record
Du Plessis captained Royal Challengers Bengaluru from 2022 to 2024.
Awards Won
- Player of the match 10 times
- IPL champion: 2018, 2021
He was player of the match in the 2021 final.
Three Defining Performances
The three below are his most decisive IPL performances by impact on the result, followed by two more that rank close behind.
- Faf du Plessis: 86 off 59 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders. 15 Oct 2021, Dubai International Cricket Stadium (Final): CSK batted first and made 192/3, led by Faf du Plessis 86 (59), with Sunil Narine 2/26 the pick of the KKR bowlers. KKR replied with 165/9, Shubman Gill 51 (43) top-scoring as Shardul Thakur 3/38 did the damage for CSK. CSK won by 27 runs. Player of the match: Faf du Plessis.
- Faf du Plessis: 67* off 42 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad. 22 May 2018, Wankhede Stadium (Qualifier 1): SRH batted first and made 139/7, led by Carlos Brathwaite 43* (29), with Dwayne Bravo 2/25 the pick of the CSK bowlers. CSK replied with 140/8, Faf du Plessis 67* (42) top-scoring as Rashid Khan 2/11 did the damage for SRH. CSK won by 2 wickets. Player of the match: Faf du Plessis.
- Faf du Plessis: 96 off 64 balls against Lucknow Super Giants. 19 Apr 2022, Dr DY Patil Sports Academy: RCB batted first and made 181/6, led by Faf du Plessis 96 (64), with Jason Holder 2/25 the pick of the LSG bowlers. LSG replied with 163/8, Krunal Pandya 42 (28) top-scoring as Josh Hazlewood 4/25 did the damage for RCB. RCB won by 18 runs. Player of the match: Faf du Plessis.
- Faf du Plessis: 95* off 60 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders. 21 Apr 2021, Wankhede Stadium: CSK batted first and made 220/3, led by Faf du Plessis 95* (60). KKR replied with 202, Pat Cummins 66* (34) top-scoring as Deepak Chahar 4/29 did the damage for CSK. CSK won by 18 runs. Player of the match: Faf du Plessis.
- Faf du Plessis: 87* off 53 balls against Punjab Kings. 4 Oct 2020, Dubai International Cricket Stadium: PBKS batted first and made 178/4, led by KL Rahul 63 (52), with Shardul Thakur 2/39 the pick of the CSK bowlers. CSK replied with 181/0, Faf du Plessis 87* (53) top-scoring. CSK won by 10 wickets. Player of the match: Shane Watson.
He did not play in IPL 2026. This page will be updated after every season.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many runs has Faf du Plessis scored in the IPL?
Faf du Plessis has scored 4773 IPL runs in 147 innings at an average of 35.10 and a strike rate of 135.79 (as of the end of IPL 2026).
Which teams has Faf du Plessis played for in the IPL?
Chennai Super Kings, Rising Pune Supergiant, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Delhi Capitals.
What is Faf du Plessis’s highest IPL score?
96.
Has Faf du Plessis won an IPL title?
Yes, 2: 2018, 2021.