CSK need to bat well in middle overs: Du Plessis

Last Updated: Saturday, April 28, 2012, 23:26

Chennai Super Kings` opener Faf du Plessis said the defending champions need to bat well in the middle overs to produce better results in the ongoing Indian Premier League.

IPL 2012 Chennai vs Rajasthan: As it happened...

Last Updated: Sunday, April 22, 2012, 16:39

Well Chennai Super Kings are used to it. With 2 runs required off the last ball, they had their captain cool on strike who doesn’t fail under such circumstances. Rajasthan should be happy to have taken the match to the last ball of the match. Chennai are back to their winning ways.

IPL 2012: Du Plessis powers CSK to 7-wicket win over Rajasthan

Last Updated: Saturday, April 21, 2012, 20:47

Chennai Super Kings are used to it. With 2 runs required off the last ball, they had their captain cool on strike who doesn’t fail under such circumstances. Dhoni hit the ball on the leg-side and before Cooper could collect it from deep-square leg, Dhoni and Bravo completed a couple that sealed the win. Rajasthan should be happy to have taken the match to the last ball of the match.

Du Plessis seeks IPL push to Proteas Test squad

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 11, 2012, 17:36

South African batting all-rounder Faf du Plessis wants to flourish in his role of opening for defending champions Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in his bid to break into the national Test team.

Du Plessis stars as South Africa beat Sri Lanka to clinch ODI series

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 18, 2012, 09:01

South Africa beat Sri Lanka by four runs on the Duckworth/Lewis method in the third one-day international in Bloemfontein to take an unbeatable 3-0 lead in the five-match series.

Mills, Vettori, du Plessis fined for spat during World Cup QF

Last Updated: Saturday, March 26, 2011, 00:00

Daniel Vettori, Kyle Mills and Francois du Plessis were fined heavily by ICC for being involved in an altercation during their World Cup quarterfinal match.

Du Plessis displays skills in the home of spin

Last Updated: Monday, March 21, 2011, 00:00

Faf du Plessis, who was forced to abandon a career with Lancashire after changes to English immigration laws, is relishing an opportunity to showcase his prowess at the World Cup.

South Africa fear no opposition at World Cup: du Plessis

Last Updated: Monday, March 21, 2011, 00:00

South African all-rounder Faf du Plessis is confident of his side coming out with flying colours in the World Cup quarterfinal clash against New Zealand to be held on Friday.