In a big announcement, the former South African captain and star batsman Faf du Plessis brings its successful 14 year association with Indian Premier League (IPL) To end.
Faf du Plessis’s brilliant 14-year IPL journey ends
Du Plessis, who recently performed Delhi Capitals In the 2025 season, he decided not to enter his name in the upcoming IPL 2026 auction, instead confirming his intention to pursue a new challenge. Pakistan Super League (PSL)Their decision, made public on November 30, marks a significant change in the T20 franchise landscape, In a heartfelt social media post, the 41-year-old expressed his immense gratitude towards the league, fans, teammates and coaches and confirmed that his time as an IPL player is over, but India will always hold a special place in his heart, leaving the door open for a non-playing comeback in the future,
Du Plessis’ IPL franchise journey defined by consistency and leadership
Faf du Plessis retired as one of the IPL’s most consistent and influential overseas batsmen, having played 154 matches and scoring 4,773 runs at a strong average of 35.10 and a strike rate of 135.79, including 39 half-centuries and a high score of 96. His illustrious career saw him represent four major IPL franchises, starting with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) From 2012 to 2015 and again from 2018 to 2021, where he won two IPL titles (2018 and 2021) and was player of the match in the 2021 final for his decisive inning of 86 runs off 59 balls.
After a stint with Rising Pune Supergiant (2016–2017), he transitioned into a leadership role as captain Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) From 2022 to 2024, thrive on the additional responsibility and record an impressive 730 runs in the 2023 season. His last IPL season was Delhi Capitals in 2025, where he scored 202 runs in nine matches, concluding a career defined by high-class fielding, tactical acumen and unwavering consistency at the top of the order.
| suffrage | years represented | Major Contribution |
| Chennai Super Kings | 2012-2015, 2018-2021 | Won two IPL titles, integral part of title-winning opening pair. |
| Rising Pune Supergiant | 2016–2017 | Brought valuable experience to the new side. |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 2022–2024 | Captained the team, enjoying his most prolific season (730 runs) in 2023. |
| Delhi Capitals | 2025 | Finished his playing career with the franchise. |
Faf du Plessis’ salary since IPL debut
Du Plessis’s salary trajectory in the IPL reflects his gradual rise in market value, culminating in his captaincy stint at RCB, which saw him earn the highest, a significant increase from his starting price at CSK.
| Year | Salary | suffrage |
| 2012 | ₹ 6,032,400 | Chennai Super Kings |
| 2014–2015 | ₹ 47,500,000 | Chennai Super Kings |
| 2016 | ₹ 47,500,000 | Rising Pune Supergiant |
| 2018–2021 | ₹16,000,000 | Chennai Super Kings |
| 2022–2024 | ₹ 70,000,000 | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| 2025 | ₹ 20,000,000 | Delhi Capitals |
