Tim David IPL record: 846 runs in 44 innings, 173 strike-rate, 60 sixes and 54 fours tell the story of a six-hitting specialist who turns every 2.8 balls into a boundary or maximum. Having worn both Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Mumbai Indians colours across five seasons, the Singapore-born finisher re-joined RCB in 2025 after three explosive years with MI. His lone half-century—a 50*—came at a pace that underlined his role as a death-over destroyer, while his 60 towering sixes rank among the most for any non-opener in the competition. With zero wickets and no bowling duties, David’s value is purely with the willow: he scores at nearly two runs a ball, clears ropes more often than he finds gaps, and has become a must-watch power-hitter whenever the slog overs arrive.

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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