Faf du Plessis vs Sri Lanka record
Faf du Plessis has scored 1,166 runs in 26 ODIs against Sri Lanka at an average of 53.00 (strike rate 92.8), with 3 hundreds and 5 fifties. In T20Is: 170 runs in 6 matches at an average of 28.33 (strike rate 105.6), with 1 fifty.
32MatchesODI 26 · T20I 6
1,336Runsaverage 47.71 · SR 94.2
185Highest score3 hundreds · 6 fifties
Faf du Plessis against Sri Lanka by format
| Format | Mat | Runs | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 26 | 1,166 | 53.00 | 92.8 |
| T20I | 6 | 170 | 28.33 | 105.6 |
Faf du Plessis against Sri Lanka year by year
| Year | Mat | Runs | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 ODI | 6 | 368 | 92.00 | 94.4 |
| 2019 T20I | 1 | 21 | 21.00 | 91.3 |
| 2018 ODI | 3 | 106 | 35.33 | 95.5 |
| 2017 ODI | 6 | 485 | 97.00 | 105.4 |
| 2016 T20I | 1 | 31 | 31.00 | 86.1 |
5 earlier years
| Year | Mat | Runs | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 ODI | 1 | 21 | — | 67.7 |
| 2013 ODI | 5 | 57 | 11.40 | 51.4 |
| 2013 T20I | 3 | 105 | 35.00 | 115.4 |
| 2012 ODI | 5 | 129 | 25.80 | 83.8 |
| 2012 T20I | 1 | 13 | 13.00 | 118.2 |
Faf du Plessis's best innings against Sri Lanka
Fifties and hundreds, highest first
| Score | Balls | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 185 | 141 | 7 Feb 2017 |
| 112* | 114 | 3 Mar 2019 |
| 105 | 120 | 1 Feb 2017 |
| 96* | 103 | 28 Jun 2019 |
| 85 | 65 | 6 Aug 2013 |
Faf du Plessis against Sri Lanka by ground
| Ground | Mat | Runs | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R Premadasa Stadium | 4 | 26 | 6.50 | 57.8 |
| Newlands | 3 | 230 | 76.67 | 111.7 |
| Wanderers Stadium | 3 | 160 | 80.00 | 88.9 |
| Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Sooriyawewa | 3 | 110 | 36.67 | 120.9 |
| Pallekele International Cricket Stadium | 3 | 49 | 16.33 | 53.8 |
| Kingsmead | 2 | 141 | 70.50 | 95.9 |
| St George's Park | 2 | 98 | 98.00 | 92.5 |
| SuperSport Park | 2 | 98 | 49.00 | 98.0 |
Sri Lanka bowlers Faf du Plessis has faced most
Balls faced, runs and dismissals, in internationals
| Bowler | Balls | Runs | Outs | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakshan Sandakan | 119 | 110 | 1 | 92.4 |
| Thisara Perera | 112 | 96 | 6 | 85.7 |
| Lasith Malinga | 110 | 65 | 4 | 59.1 |
| Akila Dananjaya | 104 | 74 | 1 | 71.2 |
| Nuwan Kulasekara | 89 | 98 | 1 | 110.1 |
| Suranga Lakmal | 87 | 92 | 2 | 105.7 |
| Rangana Herath | 76 | 47 | 3 | 61.8 |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | 75 | 69 | 1 | 92.0 |
Faf du Plessis's batting in every match against Sri Lanka
Newest first. * not out
| Date | Runs | Balls | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jun 2019 | 96* | 103 | Won |
| 19 Mar 2019 | 21 | 23 | Won |
| 16 Mar 2019 | 24 | 42 | Won |
| 13 Mar 2019 | 43 | 38 | Won |
| 10 Mar 2019 | 36 | 27 | Won |
27 older innings
| Date | Runs | Balls | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Mar 2019 | 57 | 66 | Won |
| 3 Mar 2019 | 112* | 114 | Won |
| 5 Aug 2018 | 10 | 14 | Won |
| 1 Aug 2018 | 49 | 41 | Won |
| 29 Jul 2018 | 47 | 56 | Won |
| 3 Jun 2017 | 75 | 70 | Won |
| 10 Feb 2017 | 41 | 34 | Won |
| 7 Feb 2017 | 185 | 141 | Won |
| 4 Feb 2017 | 24 | 27 | Won |
| 1 Feb 2017 | 105 | 120 | Won |
| 28 Jan 2017 | 55* | 68 | Won |
| 28 Mar 2016 | 31 | 36 | Won |
| 18 Mar 2015 | 21* | 31 | Won |
| 6 Aug 2013 | 85 | 65 | Lost |
| 4 Aug 2013 | 12 | 15 | Won |
| 2 Aug 2013 | 8 | 11 | Won |
| 31 Jul 2013 | 6 | 13 | Lost |
| 28 Jul 2013 | 23 | 44 | Lost |
| 26 Jul 2013 | 16 | 33 | Won |
| 23 Jul 2013 | 8 | 9 | Lost |
| 20 Jul 2013 | 4 | 12 | Lost |
| 22 Sept 2012 | 13 | 11 | Won |
| 22 Jan 2012 | 24 | 39 | Lost |
| 20 Jan 2012 | 5 | 12 | Lost |
| 17 Jan 2012 | 72 | 74 | Won |
| 14 Jan 2012 | 18 | 16 | Won |
| 11 Jan 2012 | 10 | 13 | Won |
Faf du Plessis vs Sri Lanka: questions and answers
- How many matches has Faf du Plessis played against Sri Lanka?
- Faf du Plessis has played 32 matches against Sri Lanka (26 in ODIs, 6 in T20Is), from 2012 to 2019. South Africa won 25 and lost 7 of them.
- How many runs has Faf du Plessis scored against Sri Lanka?
- Faf du Plessis has scored 1,336 runs in 32 innings against Sri Lanka at an average of 47.71 and a strike rate of 94.2 (1,166 runs at an average of 53.00 in ODIs, 170 runs at an average of 28.33 in T20Is).
- What is Faf du Plessis's highest score against Sri Lanka?
- Faf du Plessis's highest score against Sri Lanka is 185 off 141 balls (ODI) at Newlands on 7 February 2017.
- How many hundreds has Faf du Plessis scored against Sri Lanka?
- Faf du Plessis has scored 3 hundreds and 6 fifties against Sri Lanka.
- Where has Faf du Plessis scored the most runs against Sri Lanka?
- At Newlands: 230 runs in 3 innings against Sri Lanka, at an average of 76.67.
- How does Faf du Plessis usually get out against Sri Lanka?
- Of Faf du Plessis's 28 dismissals against Sri Lanka: caught 19, bowled 5, run out 2, lbw 1 and stumped 1. Thisara Perera has dismissed Faf du Plessis most often, 6 times in 112 balls.
- When did Faf du Plessis last play against Sri Lanka?
- On 28 June 2019 (ODI) at Riverside Ground: 96 not out off 103 balls. South Africa won that match.