NEW DELHI: Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Faf du Plessis has shared his ideas on the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega-auction, expressing pleasure and uncertainty in regards to the proceedings.
Du Plessis, a seasoned IPL campaigner, has represented franchises like Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK), Rising Pune Supergiant (RPS), and RCB throughout his illustrious profession.
With 145 IPL matches beneath his belt, Du Plessis has amassed 4,571 runs at a powerful common of 35.99 and a strike fee exceeding 136, showcasing his prowess as a top-order batsman. His highest particular person rating within the match stands at a powerful 96 runs.
Since taking on the captaincy of RCB in 2022, Du Plessis has been a constant performer, scoring 1,636 runs at a median of 38.05 and a strike fee of almost 147. He has registered 15 half-centuries in 45 innings, with a high rating of 96 runs.
Within the earlier season, Du Plessis performed a pivotal function in RCB’s playoff qualification, contributing 438 runs at a median of 29.20 and a strike fee of 161.62, together with 4 half-centuries, together with his finest rating being 64 runs.
Regardless of his contributions, the Bengaluru-based franchise didn’t retain Du Plessis forward of the IPL 2025 season, opting to retain Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, and Yash Dayal as an alternative.
Expressing his ideas on the upcoming mega-auction, Du Plessis acknowledged the unpredictable nature of such occasions, stating, “You by no means know with auctions. You by no means know what is going on to occur, so everybody is worked up to see what occurs on November 24. I’ve received no concept what is going on to occur, so I will be trying.”
The IPL 2025 mega-auction is scheduled to happen on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the place franchises will bid for gamers to assemble their squads for the upcoming season.
