Faf du Plessis Sold to Delhi Capitals in IPL Auction 2025

The Jeddah, Saudi Arabia IPL Auction 2025 was quite surprising. He is the previous South African captain Faf du Plessis, who goes to Delhi Capitals for ₹2 crores. It shocked the fans as it came from Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). They remained in shock when they heard that Du Plessis had led an excellent season in the concluded IPL 2024.
Du Plessis is one of the most decorated and successful IPL players. He marked his debut with Chennai Super Kings, helping them win the respective IPL 2018 and IPL 2021 tournaments. In his entire career, he has established himself as an efficient top-order batsman, scoring 4,571 runs in 145 matches, including 37 half-centuries. With his ability to hit crucial runs and adaptability, he is an asset to any franchise in the IPL lineup.

The base price of Du Plessis in the second lot of capped batters has been set at ₹2 crore. With the strategy for their season in IPL 2025, the Delhi Capitals team looks forward to strengthening its batting line-up and bringing experience through leadership. The inclusion of Du Plessis is bound to bring much-needed stability and aggression into their batting order.

Though RCB wasn't keen to have him play for them again, Du Plessis is leaving a legacy. Under his leadership, they achieved many incredible milestones that their supporters will cherish long after his departure.

Delhi Capitals would need the advent of Faf du Plessis to try for the first title at the Indian Premier League. It would be expected that his joining would add experience along with tactical acumen to the team performance.