Mandeep Singh IPL batting story in numbers: 1,706 runs struck in 1388 balls across 97 innings, 122 strike-rate, 176 fours and 38 sixes. Six half-centuries light up his résumé, top score a whirlwind 77. The Punjab-born right-hander has worn seven IPL jerseys since 2010, returning to Kolkata Knight Riders in 2023 after earlier stints with RCB, DC and PBKS. A pure batting asset—zero wickets in two brief bowling cameos—Mandeep remains a trusted middle-order floater whose boundary-hitting ability and decade-plus experience make him a valuable pick in fantasy leagues and match previews.

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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