IPL 2026 season - End of the Faf du Plessis IPL dynasty

Simon Lewis

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Last updated: 01 Dec 2025

Simon Lewis 01 Dec 2025

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Faf du Plessis has withdrawn from the 2026 IPL player auction.
Du Plessis scored 4773 runs in 154 IPL matches.
The IPL’s 19th season takes place from March to May 2026.

Faf du Plessis hits a six against the Sunrisers Hyderabad (Getty Images).

Faf du Plessis’ incredible IPL career

Former South African skipper Faf du Plessis, 41, has withdrawn from the 2026 IPL player auction. Du Plessis has played 154 matches in the IPL over 13 seasons.

Du Plessis lifted the IPL twice during his career, both times with the Chennai Super Kings. He hit 439 fours and 174 sixes in his 154 matches, latching onto 85 catches. He had a highest score of 96, notching up 39 half-centuries.

Du Plessis will instead be plying his trade in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) in 2026, which runs from April to May.

"After 14 seasons in the IPL, I've decided not to put my name into the auction this year. It's a big decision, and one that comes with a lot of gratitude when I look back," wrote Du Plessis on social media.

"This league has been a massive part of my journey. I've been lucky to play with world-class teammates, for amazing franchises, and in front of fans whose passion is like nothing else. India has given me friendships, lessons, and memories that have shaped me as a cricketer and as a person. India has a special place in my heart, and this certainly isn't goodbye - you'll see me again.

"Playing in the upcoming PSL season… it’s an exciting step for me - a chance to experience something new, to grow as a player, and to embrace a league filled with incredible talent and energy. A new country. A new environment. A new challenge. I'm looking forward to the Pakistan hospitality."

Du Plessis played in the PSL in 2019 and 2021, playing six matches for Peshawar Zalmi and Quetta Gladiators.

Du Plessis' IPL career statistics

Year	Team	M	Runs	HS	Ave	SR	50s
2025	DC	9	202	62	22.4	123.9	2
2024	RCB	15	438	64	29.2	161.6	4
2023	RCB	14	730	84	56.2	153.7	8
2022	RCB	16	468	96	31.2	127.5	3
2021	CSK	16	633	95*	45.2	138.2	6
2020/21	CSK	13	449	87*	40.8	140.8	4
2019	CSK	12	396	96	36.0	123.4	3
2018	CSK	6	162	67*	32.4	125.6	1
2017	RPS	2	8	8	8.0	114.3	0
2016	RPS	6	206	69	34.3	127.2	2
2015	CSK	17	380	55	29.2	125.0	1
2014	CSK	15	303	54*	27.5	128.9	2
2012	CSK	13	398	73	33.2	130.9	3
		154	4773	96	35.1	135.8	39