IPL 2024 debutant Vidwath Kaverappa announced his arrival with a two-wicket burst in his only outing for Punjab Kings, giving fantasy managers a 12-ball strike-rate glimpse of what the 24-year-old Karnataka quick can deliver. Bowling the full four-over quota against Sunrisers Hyderabad, the right-armer squeezed 36 runs while claiming the scalps of in-form batters, showing that he can hit the hard lengths even on a batting-friendly strip. With a career-best 2 for 36 already to his name, Kaverappa’s 9.00 economy and wicket-every-12-balls strike-rate underline why Punjab invested in his raw pace ahead of mega-auction season. Still uncapped after one season, the lanky seamer carries the promise of more three-fers and match-turning spells whenever he gets the new rock in hand.

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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