Faf du Plessis
Faf du Plessis is a South African cricketer, former national captain and author who also co-hosts More Good Days, a podcast about health, longevity and performance.
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South AfricaOverview
- Born
- 13 July 1984, Pretoria, South Africa
- On the field
- Right-handed batter and former South Africa captain
- International start
- ODI debut against India in 2011
- Breakout
- An unbeaten 110 on Test debut at Adelaide in 2012
- Beyond cricket
- Author and More Good Days podcast co-host
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How it started.
Born in Pretoria, Faf worked his way into South Africa’s ODI side in 2011 after scoring more than 500 runs in domestic competition. He made a half-century on debut against India and played in that year’s Cricket World Cup.
The innings fans remember.
His Test debut at Adelaide in November 2012 gave fans an early picture of his patience under pressure. After 78 in the first innings, he faced 376 balls for an unbeaten 110 in the second to help South Africa save the match.
Leading from the front.
Faf went on to captain South Africa and later led Royal Challengers Bengaluru from 2022 to 2024. His 2023 IPL season brought 730 runs and eight half-centuries. He retired from Test cricket in February 2021 after 69 matches, while continuing his career in shorter formats.
Off the field.
His autobiography, Faf Through Fire, explores his growth as a person and leader, including the relationships that shaped his captaincy. He also co-hosts More Good Days with Dr Michael Mol and Sean Lunn, bringing an athlete’s perspective to conversations about health, longevity and performance.
Creditschronological, newest first
Cricket
- 2026Rotterdam Dockers, European T20 Premier LeagueCaptain and batter
- 2025Delhi Capitals, Indian Premier LeagueVice-captain and batter
- 2022–2024Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Indian Premier LeagueCaptain and batter
- 2012South Africa Test debut, AdelaideBatter, 78 and 110 not out
Books and podcasts
- 2026More Good Days: Our Top 5 Health HabitsCo-host with Dr Michael Mol and Sean Lunn
- 2022Faf Through FireAuthor
Awards
Quotes
Obviously coming in as an outsider, I’m deeply grateful for the opportunity.Faf du Plessis, Royal Challengers Bangalore
Speaking after being named RCB captain in March 2022.
Trivia
- His player profile lists right-arm leg spin as his bowling style.
- He lost a shoe on the stairs while walking out to bat during his Test debut.
- Away from cricket, his wine interests include De Kleine Wijn and Infinity Wines.
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