Virat Kohli, the stalwart batter of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), found himself in awe of captain Faf du Plessis’s unique record just before their face-off against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in IPL 2024. Scheduled at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Monday, March 25, this match promises an exciting clash.
In a recent episode of RCB Bold Diaries, the RCB players engaged in a fascinating trivia question. Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis, Glenn Maxwell, Mohammed Siraj, Dinesh Karthik, Mahipal Lomror, and Akash Deep were among those involved. The question posed was: “Which current RCB player was the first to take two consecutive five-wicket hauls in T20s?”
Virat Kohli was quick to respond, guessing Lockie Ferguson, but his answer missed the mark. Glenn Maxwell and others offered their guesses, but none were correct. Then came Faf du Plessis’s turn. In a surprising turn of events, Faf suggested his own name, leaving everyone astonished.
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Expressing his surprise, Virat Kohli exclaimed, “Who bowls leg-spin? Faf? What!” Indeed, Faf du Plessis had achieved this remarkable feat in 2011 and 2012 in South African domestic cricket, registering figures of 5/19 and 5/28. His bowling prowess during those games earned him a total of 50 wickets, including dismissing notable batsmen like Quinton de Kock and Chris Morris.
Faf du Plessis’s unexpected revelation left his teammates amused and impressed, showcasing his all-round skills beyond his renowned batting prowess. As RCB gears up to face PBKS, this trivia moment added an intriguing twist to their pre-match preparations, highlighting the camaraderie and surprises within the team dynamics.
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His remarkable bowling performance included dismissing notable batsmen like Quinton de Kock, Neil McKenzie, Dwaine Pretorius, Chris Morris, and Thami Tsolekile. Overall, Faf has clinched 50 wickets, showcasing his versatile skills beyond just his batting prowess. This revelation left the RCB camp in awe, highlighting the multifaceted talents of their captain ahead of their crucial IPL encounter.
