Faf Du Plessis’ Top 3 performances in Tests

Faf Du Plessis is one of the best all-format batters in South Africa’s history of cricket. The right-handed batter averaged over 40 in both Tests and ODIs and over 35 in T20Is. He was versatile with an unorthodox style of batting. du Plessis saved and won many matches for South Africa with his batting in Tests.

In the longest format of the game, the right-handed batter scored 4163 runs in 69 matches at an average of 40.02, including 10 hundreds and 21 fifties. Despite making his international debut slightly late, he made a name for himself and is regarded as one of the finest batters produced by South Africa.

Here are the three best performances of Faf Du Plessis in Tests –

118*(164) and 12(26) against Australia, 3rd Test of the 2016 series, Adelaide

Batting first in challenging conditions at the Adelaide Oval, South Africa posted 259/9 before declaring their innings. du Plessis was the pick of the batters as he remained unbeaten at 118*(164) against an attack consisting of Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Jackson Bird, and Nathan Lyon. In the second innings, he scored 12(26). South Africa ended up losing the match by seven wickets.

112*(234) and 6(28) against New Zealand, 2nd Test of the 2016 series, Centurion

It was the second Test of the series between South Africa and New Zealand. Batting first, Proteas scored 481/8 before declaring their innings as du Plessis remained unbeaten at 112*(234) against an attack consisting of Trent Boult, Tim Southee, Neil Wagner, Doug Bracewell, and Mitchell Santner. In the second innings, he scored 6(28) as the home side won by 204 runs.

78(159) and 110(376) against Australia, 2nd Test of the 2012/13 series, Adelaide

It was the second Test of the series between Australia and South Africa at Adelaide, which was also his debut game. In the first innings, the right-hander scored 78 runs in 159 balls and helped his side to stay alive in the match. In the second innings, his 110(376) helped his team to draw the match. The knock came against a quality bowling lineup having the likes of Peter Siddle, James Pattinson, Ben Hilfenhaus, and Nathan Lyon.

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