South African storm Rilee Rossouw has lit up the IPL across four seasons, finishing the 2024 campaign with Punjab Kings after earlier stints with Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore. In 22 innings the left-handed dasher has stacked 473 runs off just 308 balls, translating to a blistering strike-rate of 153. His boundary-hitting ledger—45 fours and 25 sixes—shows he clears the ropes almost every other over, while twin half-centuries and a career-best 82 underline his ability to turn starts into match-shaping cameos. Although he hasn’t broken into three-figure marks yet, Rossouw’s fearless approach makes him a designated finisher and a sought-after asset for any T20 side chasing late-over fireworks.

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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