D Jansen IPL 2023: 1 match, 1 wicket, 24-ball burst for Mumbai Indians South African quick D Jansen made an instant impression in his lone IPL 2023 outing with Mumbai Indians. Handed the new ball at the Wankhede, the 6’6” left-armer struck in his very first over, removing the dangerous opener and finishing with 1 for 53 off his four overs. That lone scalp came at a strike rate of 24.00, underlining his wicket-taking intent every ball. Operating at a lively economy of 13.25, Jansen mixed well-disguised slower balls with 140-plus kph thunderbolts, conceding boundaries yet always hunting wickets. Although he featured in only one game, the 24 deliveries he bowled showcased the raw pace and bounce that MI banked on for the season. With a solitary appearance, one wicket and a maximum haul of 1 for 53, Jansen’s IPL story so far is short but impactful—a promising teaser of what the towering pacer can deliver when given an extended run for the five-time champions.

Faf du Plessis has become one of the most bankable IPL openers across 13 seasons and four franchises, culminating in his 2025 stint with Delhi Capitals. The South African has stacked up 4,773 runs at a strike rate of 135, carving 439 boundaries and clearing the rope 174 times—numbers that paint the picture of a batsman who keeps the scoreboard in perpetual motion. With 39 half-centuries from 147 innings, he has built consistency into aggression, while his unbeaten 96 remains the tantalising high-water mark just short of a maiden IPL ton. From Chennai Super Kings’ yellow to Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s red and now Delhi Capitals’ blue, du Plessis has turned every jersey into a run-making statement, proving that adaptability and class travel well in T20 cricket.

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