Faf du Plessis Withdraw IPL and Join PSL – Faf PSL Records and Stats

South Africa cricket fans have received great news as hard hitting batter Faf du Plessis has decided to join the PSL 2026. Faf will not be available for the 2026 IPL auction. He has clearly said that this time he is focusing on playing in the PSL.

After the World Cup, the IPL and PSL are expected to take place at the same time in April and May, similar to last year. Faf du Plessis, who has been an opening batter for RCB for a long time, has refused to take part in the IPL and will now participate in the PSL. This is a major update for PSL supporters because Faf du Plessis is considered a top level player in the T20 format and fans around the world are excited to see him choose the PSL over the IPL.

Faf du Plessis PSL Stats and Records

Faf du Plessis has played six matches in the PSL so far, in which he scored 107 runs across five innings. His highest score has been 37. His overall PSL average stands at 21.4 with a strike rate of 123. Now that he is set to return to the PSL once again, it will be interesting to see how he performs on Pakistan pitches this time.

Now we will have to wait and see in which category he will be placed, either Diamond or Platinum, and which team he will represent in the upcoming PSL season. As soon as the PSL draft is announced, we will share all player details with you.

For now, it is worth noting that Faf du Plessis has previously played in the PSL, appearing for Peshawar Zalmi in 2019 and Quetta Gladiators in 2021. He has played six matches in the PSL so far. This season it will be interesting to see which franchise he joins.