Liam Livingstone has become one of the most feared power-hitters in IPL cricket, his six-year journey underlining explosive match-winning ability. Across 47 innings the Englishman has smashed 1 051 runs at a jaw-dropping strike-rate of 158, translating to almost 1.6 runs per ball. A staggering 75 sixes accompany 70 fours, proving he can clear ropes or pierce gaps with equal disdain. Seven half-centuries peak at an unbeaten 94, showing he can anchor as well as assault. Equally telling is his versatility across franchises: Livingstone has turned out for Rajasthan Royals, Punjab Kings and now Royal Challengers Bengaluru, adapting instantly to new dressing rooms and still producing fireworks. While primarily a batting juggernaut, his off-spin has quietly claimed 13 wickets in 27 appearances, including a three-wicket burst that highlights his utility as a sixth bowler. In 2025, donning RCB colours at M Chinnaswamy, Livingstone’s 360-degree range promises more belligerent knocks and soaring six counts. Fantasy managers and fans alike label him a must-pick for his boundary clearance skills and ability to tilt games in a blink.

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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