Sun Nov 24 11:33:32 UTC 2024: ## Faf du Plessis Blasts 75* in Abu Dhabi T10, Ahead of IPL 2025 Auction

**Abu Dhabi:** Former Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) captain Faf du Plessis showcased his explosive batting prowess in the Abu Dhabi T10 League, smashing an unbeaten 75 in a dominant victory for Morrisville Samp Army against New York Strikers. The innings comes just ahead of the IPL 2025 auction, where du Plessis, who was not retained by RCB after captaining them in IPL 2024, will be available with a base price of ₹2 crore.

Du Plessis’s whirlwind knock, which included six sixes and five fours off just 32 balls (strike rate 234.38), steered Morrisville Samp Army to a comfortable 36-run win. He shared an unbroken partnership with Andries Gous (41* off 16), helping his team post a challenging 135/1 in their allotted 10 overs. New York Strikers, despite contributions from Kusal Perera (20) and captain Kieron Pollard (18), could only manage 99/7 in response. Aamir Hamza took 3 wickets for Morrisville. Du Plessis was deservedly named Player of the Match for his match-winning performance. The 40-year-old’s impressive display will undoubtedly pique the interest of several IPL franchises eyeing his explosive batting capabilities. The match was the fifth in the Abu Dhabi T10 League 2024.

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