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The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to begin on March 22, and Delhi Capitals will kick off their campaign on March 24 against Lucknow Super Giants. Ahead of the tournament, Delhi had already named Akshar Patel as the team captain. Now, the franchise has made another major decision by appointing Faf du Plessis as the vice-captain. His experience in leadership roles is expected to be beneficial for the team.
Delhi Capitals Announce Decision via Video
The Delhi Capitals made the announcement through a video posted on their official social media account X (formerly Twitter). In the video, Faf du Plessis confirmed his appointment, stating:
"I am fine and I am at home. It is true that I am the vice-captain of Delhi Capitals. The team has good players, and I am very happy."
His addition as vice-captain brings a wealth of experience to the squad.
Faf du Plessis' IPL Captaincy Experience
Faf du Plessis is no stranger to leadership roles in the IPL. He captained Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for three seasons, leading the team in 42 matches. Under his captaincy, RCB secured 21 wins and suffered 21 losses. Additionally, he has led the South African national team, further adding to his leadership credentials.
Faf du Plessis' IPL Career Stats
Faf du Plessis has been an integral part of the IPL since 2012, playing for multiple teams including:
- Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
- Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
- Rising Pune Super Giants
So far, he has played 145 IPL matches, amassing 4,571 runs, which includes 37 half-centuries. His highest individual score in the tournament is 96 runs.
Delhi Capitals Still in Search of Their First Title
Despite being a strong contender in various seasons, Delhi Capitals are yet to win their maiden IPL trophy. The closest they came was in IPL 2020, when they reached the final but lost to Mumbai Indians. With Akshar Patel as captain and Faf du Plessis as vice-captain, the team will aim to break their title drought in IPL 2025.
