Faf du Plessis returns to action: Delhi Capitals get boost ahead of RCB match

IPL 2025 will be played on April 27 between Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore. Prior to this match, Delhi has received excellent news. In fact, the former RCB captain is back in this match, who will play for the first time on the Delhi pitch.

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A good news has arrived for Delhi Capitals prior to the game against Royal Challengers Bangalore on April 27. In this game, the RCB skipper is going to play for Delhi. You might have been surprised to hear this. But do not be surprised, because we are discussing here about Faf du Plessis. Indeed, du Plessis was injured. He suffered a back injury and was out of the team for the last few matches. But now he is fit before the match against RCB. Delhi vice-captain Arun Jaitley will be playing against his previous franchise at the stadium.

Been out for 2 weeks

Faf du Plessis played his last match of the season against RCB on April 10. While doing this, he ran to catch the ball from extra cover on Rajat Patidar's shot and got injured. When he complained about being injured, he had to remain out of the team for around 2 weeks. He missed 4 matches during this period. But now he is completely fit and ready to defeat his previous franchise with a plan again.

McGurk's comment in a media conference

The young opener Jake Fraser-McGurk of the team disclosed this. "I believe he'll play tomorrow," said McGurk in a media conference. They must be fit for selection. As per the reports, du Plessis also practiced his batting in nets on Saturday and will return during the game against RCB. This is going to be his first time ever landing on Delhi Capitals' major home ground.

Du Plessis's performance

Faf du Plessis has played 3 games for Delhi Capitals this season. In this, he made 29 runs against Lucknow Super Giants and 50 runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Meanwhile, he was able to make only 2 runs against RCB. Meanwhile, his team is performing consistently outstandingly. In the ongoing season, he has won 6 out of 8 games and is at number two in the points table.

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