Escenarios de IPL 2025: la reunión de Faf du Plessis con el CSK sería un sueño para los cinco veces campeones

Faf du Plessis stands a good chance of reuniting with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the IPL 2025 auction. The South African was a part of the Men in Yellow before he was released by the franchise in 2021. He was picked up by Royal Challengers Bengaluru and went on to lead the side after 2022. Du Plessis was not among RCB’s retention picks ahead of IPL 2025 auction as the team decided to release everyone except Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar and Yash Dayal.

Faf du Plessis-CSK reunion on cards for IPL 2025?

CSK won’t mind entering a bidding war at the IPL 2025 auction to procure the services of Faf du Plessis. The batter has a history with the franchise, having made his debut with the side and being an integral part of the XI until he was released by the team. With Devon Conway gone, CSK will be looking to find another opener and du Plessis might be the perfect option.

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Faf du Plessis made his IPL debut in 2012 and has gone on to amass 4571 runs from 145 matches. His best season with the bat came in 2023, when he scored 730 runs in the season. Du Plessis has been a standout performer, especially as an opener for CSK. Barring three seasons, the former South African skipper has managed to score over 300 runs in each season since his debut.

Faf du Plessis has played 91 matches for CSK and has scored 2721 runs. He struck 20 half-centuries, with a highest-score of 96 during his stint with Chennai. He made a name for himself as a formidable opening batter for CSK, making him one of the toughest releases for the franchise in 2021.