Just a few hours remain before Delhi Capitals (DC) take on the five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in an electrifying encounter at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in IPL 2025. This match is even more special because it marks the return of one of CSK’s all-time greats — Faf du Plessis — this time as an opponent.
The former South African captain has a deep connection with Chepauk and the Chennai franchise. Having made his IPL debut for CSK in 2012, Faf spent several successful years in yellow, winning three titles with the franchise in 2011, 2018, and 2021. He was known for his dependable batting at the top, quick running between the wickets, and safe fielding in pressure situations.
After captaining Royal Challengers Bangalore from 2022 to 2024, Faf du Plessis was picked by Delhi Capitals for ₹2.00 Crore at the IPL 2025 auction. Now playing under a new banner, Faf is all set to walk into the Chepauk once again — this time wearing blue and red.
Faf du Plessis Stats and Records in M.A Chidambaram Stadium
Faf du Plessis has played 20 IPL matches at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk), batting in 18 innings and remaining not out twice. He has scored a total of 588 runs at an impressive average of 36.75 and a strike rate of 120.99. While he hasn’t registered a century here, he has notched up 4 half-centuries, with his highest score being 73. Known for his clean hitting, Faf has smashed 43 fours and 19 sixes at this venue. Additionally, he has been sharp in the field, taking 11 catches at Chepauk, underlining his all-round value on this ground.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches (Mat) | 20 |
| Innings (Inns) | 18 |
| Not Outs (NO) | 2 |
| 100s | 0 |
| 50s | 4 |
| Ducks | 0 |
| Fours (4s) | 43 |
| Sixes (6s) | 19 |
| Highest Score (HS) | 73 |
| Total Runs | 588 |
| Batting Average (Avg) | 36.75 |
| Strike Rate (S/R) | 120.99 |
| Catches (Ca) | 11 |
| Stumpings (St) | 0 |
Faf du Plessis IPL Match-by-Match stats in Chepauk Stadium
| Date | Versus | Ground | How Dismissed | Runs | B/F | S/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/04/2012 | Mumbai Indians | MA Chidambaram Stadium | run out | 3 | 2 | 150.00 |
| 12/04/2012 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | MA Chidambaram Stadium | c V Kohli b M Muralitharan | 71 | 46 | 154.35 |
| 19/04/2012 | Pune Warriors | MA Chidambaram Stadium | c A D Mathews b M N Samuels | 58 | 48 | 120.83 |
| 21/04/2012 | Rajasthan Royals | MA Chidambaram Stadium | c †S P Goswami b K Cooper | 73 | 52 | 140.38 |
| 28/04/2012 | Punjab Kings | MA Chidambaram Stadium | c & b Azhar Mahmood | 29 | 20 | 145.00 |
| 30/04/2012 | Kolkata Knight Riders | MA Chidambaram Stadium | c †B B McCullum b B Lee | 3 | 4 | 75.00 |
| 04/05/2012 | Deccan Chargers | MA Chidambaram Stadium | c S Dhawan b V Pratap Singh | 42 | 35 | 120.00 |
| 09/04/2015 | Delhi Capitals | MA Chidambaram Stadium | c S S Iyer b J-P Duminy | 32 | 24 | 133.33 |
| 11/04/2015 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | MA Chidambaram Stadium | did not bat | – | – | – |
| 25/04/2015 | Punjab Kings | MA Chidambaram Stadium | did not bat | – | – | – |
| 28/04/2015 | Kolkata Knight Riders | MA Chidambaram Stadium | not out | 29* | 29 | 100.00 |
| 04/05/2015 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | MA Chidambaram Stadium | b H V Patel | 24 | 20 | 120.00 |
| 08/05/2015 | Mumbai Indians | MA Chidambaram Stadium | c L M P Simmons b M J McClenaghan | 17 | 16 | 106.25 |
| 10/05/2015 | Rajasthan Royals | MA Chidambaram Stadium | run out | 29 | 25 | 116.00 |
| 06/04/2019 | Punjab Kings | MA Chidambaram Stadium | c D A Miller b R Ashwin | 54 | 38 | 142.11 |
| 09/04/2019 | Kolkata Knight Riders | MA Chidambaram Stadium | not out | 43* | 45 | 95.56 |
| 23/04/2019 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | MA Chidambaram Stadium | run out | 1 | 7 | 14.29 |
| 01/05/2019 | Delhi Capitals | MA Chidambaram Stadium | c S Dhawan b A R Patel | 39 | 41 | 95.12 |
| 07/05/2019 | Mumbai Indians | MA Chidambaram Stadium | c sub b R D Chahar | 6 | 11 | 54.55 |
| 22/03/2024 | Chennai Super Kings | MA Chidambaram Stadium | c R Ravindra b Mustafizur Rahman | 35 | 23 | 152.17 |
FAQs
What is the record of Faf du Plessis at Chepauk?
Faf du Plessis has amassed 588 runs from 20 IPL matches at Chepauk Stadium at an average of 36.75.
What is the highest score of Faf du Plessis at Chepauk?
Faf du Plessis’ highest score at Chepauk is 73 runs off 52 balls against Rajasthan Royals on 21st April, 2012.
