OC McCoy IPL 2023: Rajasthan Royals’ speed merchant left an indelible mark in just eight overs of action, pocketing 11 wickets at a lightning strike-rate of 14.64 balls per scalp. The left-arm quick twice turned matches with a three-wicket burst and kept batters guessing at an economy of 9.32 despite bowling largely in the death overs. After two seasons with RR, McCoy’s tally of 161 deliveries has already produced 11 breakthroughs, proving his worth as a wicket-taking option rather than a mere containing bowler. With the bat, he showed glimpses of power in his solitary outing—smashing one towering six in an eight-run cameo at a 160 strike-rate—yet it is clearly his 11 wickets in 161 balls that headline the Caribbean pacer’s short but impactful IPL story so far.

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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