Du Plessis arrives in Pakistan as PSL playoffs loom

South Africa’s Faf du Plessis has arrived in Karachi ahead of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) playoffs, where he will be representing Peshawar Zalmi.   

The right-handed batsman will make his HBL Pakistan Super League debut as he was one of the 21 foreign stars to confirm his participation in the remaining four matches of Pakistan’s marquee event, which will be played in Karachi on November 14, 15 and 17.

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Du Plessis has played 255 international matches for South Africa, including 47 T20Is and is ranked 31st in the ICC T20I Player Rankings for Batsmen.

Du Plessis last visited Pakistan in 2017 as the ICC World XI captain and will represent Peshawar Zalmi as a replacement player for Kieron Pollard, who will be in New Zealand with the West Indies side.

“I am very excited to join Peshawar Zalmi for the playoff stage games of HBL PSL 2020. I have fond memories of playing in Pakistan when I toured with the ICC World XI in 2017 and I am sure this experience, although different due to Covid-19, will be a memorable one as well,” said Du Plessis, few days back, after confirming his participation in the event.