Matt Short vs Faf du Plessis Batting Stats Highlights

Matt Short
Faf du Plessis
Team PK (2023) DC (2025)
IPL Seasons 1 13
IPL Innings 6 147
Runs 117 4773
Strike Rate 127 135
Half Centuries 0 39
Centuries 0 0
Fours 15 439
Sixes 4 174

Matt Short vs Faf du Plessis Runs Graph


Matt Short Batting Statistics By IPL Season

Season Innings Runs Balls Faced SR 4's 6's 50's 100's
2023 6 117 92 127 15 4 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

🏏 Matt Short vs Faf du Plessis - IPL Careers Overview

Matt Short IPL 2023 Review: Punjab Kings’ Power-Packed Top-Order Asset Australian opener Matt Short burst onto the IPL stage in 2023 with Punjab Kings, turning just 92 balls into 117 runs at a fiery strike rate of 127. Across six innings the right-hander peppered boundaries with 15 fours and four sixes, never letting the run-rate drop below a run-a-ball. His season-best 36 showcased the fearless approach that has made him a sought-after T20 specialist, and his 127 SR ranks among the highest for any debutant facing 90-plus deliveries last year. While primarily deployed as a pinch-hitting batsman, Short also rolled his arm over in three matches, conceding only 25 runs from four tight overs (economy 6.25) and keeping opposition batters guessing with subtle changes of pace. Although he is yet to claim his first IPL wicket, the control he offers gives Punjab Kings an extra bowling option on sluggish Indian tracks. With one season, one franchise and a growing reputation for quick runs, Matt Short has already stamped his identity as a 360-degree match-winner in the making. Expect bigger scores and more fireworks from the Punjab Kings opener when IPL 2024 rolls around.


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.