
Faf du Plessis is cricket player of South Africa and he is good Batsman 🏏, . He is a Right-handed batsman and Right-Arm Leg Spin bowler . Faf du Plessis was born in a Christian family on July 13, 1984 .
Faf du Plessis Family Background: Religion, caste, sun sign
Faf du Plessis was born in Middle class, Christian family. His Father name is Francois du Plessis (Rugby Player). His Mother name is Ina Rynners.
His wife name is Imari Visser (Marketing Manager).
He has 2 children... , daughter - Amelie , Zoey, . He has 1 siblings… and his sister name is Rhemi Viljoen (married) , .As you know, Faf du Plessis was born on July 13, 1984 which makes him a Cancer – sun sign.
Faf is Faf du Plessis nickname.
Faf du Plessis body statistics: height, weight, biceps & more
Let’s find it out, Faf du Plessis’s physical stats and more.
Faf du Plessis height is approximately 5 ft 11 in (180 cm, 1.80 m). His weight is approximately 78 Kg. His biceps is 14 inches, waist 32 inches and chest 42 inches.
Faf du Plessis have a Very fair complexion. His eyes are Blue in color. He have Black colour hairs.
Faf du Plessis’s education background:
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Faf du Plessis did his schooling from Afrikaans Boys' High School, Pretoria. His education qualification is High School. His college name is University of Pretoria, Pretoria (he left college, to pursue cricket full-time).
Faf du Plessis career journey from state level to international cricket:
Faf du Plessis was started his domestic (state level) career in March 2004. He played for Northerns teams.
In 2012, Faf du Plessis was bought by the IPL (Indian Premier League). Now, his current price is Rs 2 Crore. And his highest bid is around Rs 7 Crore (2022 - 2024).
Currently, Faf du Plessis is in Delhi Capitals team. He also play with Chennai Super Kings, Rising Pune Supergiant, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, teams throughout all season. His jersey number is 13.
Faf du Plessis played 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, seasons in IPL.
Faf du Plessis is played around 154 matches in IPL. His total runs scored is 4773. He made 50’s 39 times.
In January 2011, Faf du Plessis was started his one day international (ODI) career, vs India.
Faf du Plessis was made his T20I (T20 International) debut in September 2012, vs England.
Also, Faf du Plessis made his Test debut in November 2012, vs Australia.
Faf du Plessis got a chance to played on World Cup in 2011.
Faf du Plessis is use IXU Enigma branded bat.
Faf du Plessis Annual Income: ODI, TEST, T20I, IPL, Endorsement
Let’s talk about,how much Faf du Plessis earns per year.
Faf du Plessis earn:
- Rs 1 Lakh ($1,200) in each match in ODI
- Rs 70,000 ($800) per Match in each match in T20I
- Rs 3 Lakh ($3500) in each Test Match
- Rs 2 Crore in IPL season
Faf du Plessis luxury new house & cars collection:
Currently, Faf du Plessis live in Pretoria, South Africa with his wife Imari Visser and daughter Amelie & Zoey .
Faf du Plessis have Range Rover Velar (INR 23 Lakh), Audi TT RS Coupe (INR 60 Lakh), Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster bike (INR 12 Lakh) and BMW R16 motorcycle (INR 11 Lakh) cars.
Does Faf du Plessis smoke? Well…Don't Know.
Does he drink ? …Occasionally.
Faf du Plessis relationship history:
Here is the list of beautiful ladies who were Faf du Plessis girlfriends.
- Imari Visser
Finally, Faf du Plessis got married to Imari Visser (Markeing Manager) on November 23, 2013 in a Stellenbosch, South Africa .
Faf du Plessis receives National Awards:
- South African Cricketer of the Year – 2019
- ODI Cricketer of the Year – 2019
- SA Players' Player of the Year – 2019
- Annual Player of the Year – 2011
Faf du Plessis Controversy news:
- IPL Toss Controversy (2024) : Du Plessis was at the center of a "toss-tampering" controversy during the IPL 2024 season. He shared an incident with another captain, and as a result, broadcasters started zooming in on the coin during tosses to dispel theories of tampering.
- Australian Ball-Tampering Scandal (2018) : Du Plessis, who was South Africa's captain during this series, revealed in his book that South Africa had suspected Australia of ball tampering earlier in the series. According to India Today, he said they watched Australia through binoculars to monitor the ball's condition.
- Ball-Tampering (Mintgate) 2016 : During a Test against Australia in Hobart, Du Plessis was caught on camera applying residue and saliva from a mint to the ball. He was charged by the ICC, found guilty, fined 100% of his match fee, and received three demerit points. He appealed the decision but lost. This incident sparked debate and calls for clearer rules on ball tampering.
- Ball-Tampering (Zipgate) 2013 : Du Plessis was fined 50% of his match fee after being found guilty of rubbing the ball on the zipper of his trousers during a Test match against Pakistan in Dubai.
Faf du Plessis contact details: social profiles, phone no, email id
Due to security purposes, I can’t give you Faf du Plessis’s personal email id and mobile number. But you can find his social media profile links and his website link.
Faf du Plessis’s Social Profiles:
- Official Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/fafdp/
- Twitter Handle: https://twitter.com/faf1307
- Instagram Handle: https://www.instagram.com/fafdup/

- Name
- Faf du Plessis
- Nationality
South Africa
- Position
- Batsman 🏏
- Matches
- 154
- Runs
- 4773
- Wickets
- 0
- Highest Bid
- 7 Crore (2022 - 2024)
- Current Price ( ₹ )
- 2 Crore
- Batting Style
- Right-handed
- Bowling Style
- Right-Arm Leg Spin
- IPL Debut
- 2012
- Nickname
- Faf
- Player's Wife
- Imari Visser (Markeing Manager)
- Player's Girlfriend
- Imari Visser
- Qualification
- High School
- Height
- 5 ft 11 in (180 cm, 1.80 m)
- Weight
- 78 Kg
- Bat Brand
- IXU Enigma
- Current Team
- Delhi Capitals
- Past Teams
- Chennai Super Kings, Rising Pune Supergiant, Royal Challengers Bengaluru
- Seasons
- 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2012
- Birthday
- July 13, 1984
- Age
- 41
Batting
Season | Team | R | HS | 50s | 100s | 4s | 6s | SR | Mat |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | Delhi Capitals | 202 | 62 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 8 | 123.93 | 9 |
2024 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 438 | 64 | 4 | 0 | 47 | 21 | 161.62 | 15 |
2023 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 730 | 84 | 8 | 0 | 60 | 36 | 153.68 | 14 |
2022 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 468 | 96 | 3 | 0 | 49 | 13 | 127.52 | 16 |
2021 | Chennai Super Kings | 633 | 95* | 6 | 0 | 60 | 23 | 138.20 | 16 |
2020 | Chennai Super Kings | 449 | 87* | 4 | 0 | 42 | 14 | 140.75 | 13 |
2019 | Chennai Super Kings | 396 | 96 | 3 | 0 | 36 | 15 | 123.36 | 12 |
2018 | Chennai Super Kings | 162 | 67* | 1 | 0 | 17 | 6 | 125.58 | 6 |
2017 | Rising Pune Supergiant | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 114.28 | 2 |
2016 | Rising Pune Supergiant | 206 | 69 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 9 | 127.16 | 6 |
2015 | Chennai Super Kings | 380 | 55 | 1 | 0 | 37 | 5 | 125.00 | 17 |
2014 | Chennai Super Kings | 303 | 54* | 2 | 0 | 26 | 7 | 128.93 | 15 |
2012 | Chennai Super Kings | 398 | 73 | 3 | 0 | 29 | 17 | 130.92 | 13 |
Total | - | 4773 | 96 | 39 | 0 | 439 | 174 | 135.79 | 154 |