Faf du Plessis, one of IPL’s greatest batters, is all set to be in the commentary box today for the first time in a match between the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and the Chennai Super Kings. Both the franchises have been an integral part of his career, and he has spent some valuable tenures with both of them.
Faf du Plessis had posted on X regarding his opportunity to commentate for the South Indian clash. The X post by the former RCB captain just adds to the excitement of the game that is set to begin within an hour. The IPL legend who is adored by both the RCB and the CSK fans is up and ready for a new venture.
Former CSK champion and RCB leader takes on commentary duties
The former South Africa Captain had played for the Chennai Super Kings from 2011 to 2015 and from 2018 to 2025. He was an instrumental part of the success of the franchise as he provided them with solid starts consistently, along with his partner, Shane Watson. He has won 3 IPL titles with the franchise in the years 2011, 2018 and 2021. He was also awarded the Player of the Match award in the 2021 IPL finals for his match-winning knock of 86. He was also the leading run-scorer of the franchise in the 2020 season,n and the batting unit of the Chennai Super Kings was reliant on the Proteas batter.
Later, he was released by CSK in the 2022 IPL Mega Auction, and he was picked up by the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. He was given the captaincy, and he was given a huge responsibility: to lead the side to their first-ever trophy. He was quite successful as a captain, as he led the side to the playoffs twice out of the 3 seasons. He had a splendid year with the bat in the 2023 season, when he scored 730 runs, including 8 half-centuries. Another historic achievement as captain would be RCB’s unbelievable comeback in the 2024 season, when they won 6 consecutive games to qualify for the playoffs.
The journey of Faf du Plessis as a cricketer has been severely influenced by both franchises as they moulded him into the player that he became. Both fanbases absolutely love him as he is a gentleman of the game and always keeps the game lively on the field as well. It would be a thrilling first-time opportunity to be in the commentary box for the South African in the high-voltage clash between the sides.
