IPL 2025: Musheer Khan, the 18-year-old all-rounder who turned one over into instant impact for Punjab Kings. Batting once, he faced only three balls and is yet to open his boundary count, but his story unfolds with the ball. In a single four-over burst he removed a key batter, returning figures of 1 for 27 and showing a wicket-taking strike rate of 12.00. That lone scalp underlines why Punjab paid big at the auction: a teenager who can break partnerships at 13.5 runs per over while learning on the job. Expect the left-arm spinner to double his wicket tally soon and push for more match-winning spells at the death.

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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