Faf du Plessis Cricket Player Profile, Height, Age, Wife, Children, Family, Achievements, Carrier, Records and Awards
Faf du Plessis is a former South African international cricketer who also captained the national team across formats. In this profile we explore his personal information, family background, relationships, childhood, achievements, career statistics, records, awards, social media presence and hobbies. Widely known as Faf du Plessis, he was ranked fifth in the ICC ODI rankings in 2020. Notably, fellow cricketers AB de Villiers, Heino Kuhn and Jacques Rudolph were his schoolmates.
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Faf du Plessis Personal Informations:
| Full Name | Francois du Plessis |
| Nick Name | Faf Du Plessis , The Marathon Man |
| Date Of Birth | 13 July 1984 |
| Age | 41 years |
| Birth Place | Pretoria, South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| Marital Status | married |
| Playing Role | Top-order batter |
| Batting Style | Right-handed |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm leg-break |
| Jersey Number | #18 |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | 78 KG |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Colour | Blue |
| Religion | Christian |
Faf du Plessis Family & Relationships :
| Father Name | Francois Du Plessis |
| Mother Name | Ina Rynners |
| Sister Name | Rhemi |
| Spouse Name | Imari Visser |
| Children Name | Amelie du Plessis |
Biography Of Faf du Plessis :
Faf du Plessis Childhood informations:
Faf du Plessis made his Test debut in 2012 and marked the occasion with a brilliant century, becoming only the fourth South African cricketer to achieve a hundred on debut. He later went on to captain South Africa in T20Is and also led the side in Test cricket. By 2017, he was entrusted with the captaincy across all three formats solidifying his role as a key leader in the national team.
Earlier in his career du Plessis signed a contract with Lancashire in 2008 and represented the county until 2010, before changes in regulations prevented him from continuing. In the IPL he joined the Chennai Super Kings in 2011 and in the following season, he made a strong impact by scoring 398 runs.
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Career Debut Information :
- Test debut : On Nov 22, 2012 vs Australia at Adelaide Oval
- Last Test : On Feb 04, 2021 vs Pakistan at Ravalpindi Stadium
- ODI debut : On Jan 18, 2011 vs India at Newlands
- Last ODI : On Jul 06, 2019 vs Australia at Emirates Old Trafford
- T20 debut : On Sep 08, 2012 vs England at Riverside Ground
- Last T20 : On Dec 01, 2020 vs England at Newlands
- IPL debut : On Apr 04, 2012 vs Mumbai Indians at MA Chidambaram Stadium
- Last IPL : On May 24, 2025 vs Punjab Kings at Sawai Mansingh Stadium
Achievements :
- At the age of 24 he started playing for Lancashire in the English Country Cricket.
- At the age of 27 he made ODI debut.
- At the age of 33 he made his highest individual score of 185.
- Scored a century on his Test debut in 2012, becoming the fourth South African to achieve this milestone.
- Served as South Africa’s captain in all three formats—Tests, ODIs, and T20Is.
- Holds multiple ICC rankings highlights, including being ranked 5th in ODI batting in 2020.
- Scored 7,000+ international runs across formats.
- One of the most successful South African T20 players globally.
- Key player in CSK’s 2018 and 2021 IPL title wins, with standout performances in the playoffs and finals.
Faf du Plessis Batting Career
| M | INNS | RUNS | HS | AVE | SR | 100 | 200 | 50 | 4S | 6s | |
| Test | 69 | 118 | 4163 | 199 | 40.03 | 46.33 | 10 | 0 | 21 | 516 | 21 |
| ODI | 143 | 136 | 5507 | 185 | 46.67 | 88.57 | 12 | 0 | 35 | 495 | 66 |
| T20 | 50 | 50 | 1528 | 119 | 35.53 | 134.39 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 140 | 50 |
| IPL | 154 | 147 | 4773 | 96 | 35.1 | 135.79 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 439 | 174 |
Records Of Faf du Plessis :
- He is the second batsman to score centuries as a captain in all the three formats.
- He is the first South African to score centuries in all the three formats.
- He was recorded for the second highest individual score of 185 runs as a South African.
- In Day/Night Test match he made an unbeatable record of scoring the first Century.
- Fourth South African to score a century on Test debut (110* vs Australia, 2012).
- Played one of the longest debut innings in Test history—466 minutes at Adelaide.
- One of the few batsmen to score 1,000+ runs as T20I captain for South Africa.
- One of South Africa’s most successful T20I captains with a winning percentage over 60%.
- Has taken 100+ catches in international cricket across formats.
Social Media:
- INSTAGRAM : @fafdup
- TWITTER : @faf1307
- FACEBOOK : @fafdp
Faf du Plessis Hobbies and Favourites :
- Hobbies : Traveling, Reading & Writing, Fitness & Gym Training
- Favourite Batsman : AB de Villiers, Jacques Kallis, Michael Hussey
- Favourite Sports : Cricket, Rugby
- Favourite Destinations : Maldives and South African coastal regions
- Favourite Food : High-protein meals, grilled chicken, and healthy diet
- Favourite Actor : Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
- Favourite IPL Team : Chennai Super Kings (CSK).
- Favourite Number : 18 (in several tournaments).
- Favourite Color : Black and White.
Frequently Asked Questions about Faf du Plessis
Q: Who is Faf du Plessis?
A: Faf du Plessis is a South African International cricketer
Q: Date of Birth of Faf du Plessis?
A: 13 July 1984
Q: Where was Faf du Plessis born?
A: Pretoria, South Africa
Q: How tall is Faf du Plessis?
A: 1.8m
Q: Father Name?
A: Francois Du Plessis
Q: Mother Name?
A: Ina Rynners
Q: Sister Name?
A: Rhemi Rynners
Q: Spouse Name?
A: Imari Visser
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