MLC 2025: 40-year-old Faf du Plessis smashes 51-ball century; watch blistering knock
Faf du Plessis slammed a 51-ball century for Texas Super Kings against San Francisco Unicorns in Major League Cricket. (Sportzpics)
Faf du Plessis
, aged 40, showcased his enduring cricket prowess by scoring a century for Texas Super Kings in Major League Cricket 2025, despite his team's eventual loss to San Francisco Unicorns.
Following a disappointing IPL 2025 season, Du Plessis demonstrated remarkable agility and batting skills in the match.
Du Plessis scored 100 runs off 51 balls, including six fours and seven sixes at a strike rate of 196.08, helping Texas Super Kings post 198 runs for 5 wickets in their 20 overs. His performance extended beyond batting as he impressed spectators with his fielding abilities.
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San Francisco Unicorns successfully chased down the target of 199 runs in 16.1 overs, losing only three wickets. Finn Allen led the chase with a powerful 78 runs off 35 balls, smashing 8 sixes and 4 fours.
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Matthew Short contributed significantly to the Unicorns' victory with 61 runs from 29 balls, including 6 fours and 4 sixes. Jack Fraser added 37 runs from 25 balls with 3 fours and 2 sixes.
The Unicorns secured a convincing seven-wicket victory, with Xavier Bartlett and Haris Rauf each claiming two wickets during their bowling spell for San Francisco.
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