Dasun Shanaka vs Faf du Plessis Batting Stats Highlights

Dasun Shanaka
Faf du Plessis
Team GT (2023) DC (2025)
IPL Seasons 1 13
IPL Innings 3 147
Runs 26 4773
Strike Rate 100 135
Half Centuries 0 39
Centuries 0 0
Fours 2 439
Sixes 1 174

Dasun Shanaka vs Faf du Plessis Runs Graph


Dasun Shanaka Batting Statistics By IPL Season

Season Innings Runs Balls Faced SR 4's 6's 50's 100's
2023 3 26 26 100 2 1 0 0

Faf du Plessis Batting Statistics By IPL Season

Season Innings Runs Balls Faced SR 4's 6's 50's 100's
2025 9 202 163 123 18 8 2 0
2024 15 438 271 161 47 21 4 0
2023 14 730 475 153 60 36 8 0
2022 16 468 367 127 49 13 3 0
2021 16 633 458 138 60 23 6 0
2020 13 449 319 140 42 14 4 0
2019 12 396 321 123 36 15 3 0
2018 6 162 129 125 17 6 1 0
2017 1 8 7 114 1 0 0 0
2016 6 206 162 127 17 9 2 0
2015 15 380 304 125 37 5 1 0
2014 12 303 235 128 26 7 2 0
2012 12 398 304 130 29 17 3 0

🏏 Dasun Shanaka vs Faf du Plessis - IPL Careers Overview

Dasun Shanaka lit up IPL 2023 with Gujarat Titans, translating his reputation as a power-hifting finisher into a match-winning cameo. In three innings he hammered 26 runs off just 26 balls at a scorching strike-rate of 100, signalling intent from ball one. The 29-year-old struck two boundaries and one towering six, peaking at a highest score of 17 that underlined his ability to clear the ropes. Although limited to only 2023’s single-season stint with GT, Shanaka’s brief but explosive stay delivered exactly what modern T20 franchises crave: instant impact off minimal deliveries. With no bowling duties asked of him, his story this season is purely about fearless batting flair – a snapshot of why he remains on every auction radar as a proven six-hitter.


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.

Note: This overview is partially generated using AI and is based on statistical data. Please verify with official sources for complete accuracy.