In a bizarre twist that has left cricket fans scratching their heads, former South Africa batter Faf du Plessis was recently named the captain of Namibia’s U-19 team for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. This confusion arose because the Namibian U-19 captain shares the same name—Faf du Plessis—and is also a right-handed batter, much like the veteran South African cricketer. The 17-year-old Namibian captain’s appointment for the U-19 World Cup Division 1 Qualifiers (African edition) has led to a series of amusing reactions on social media, particularly on X (formerly Twitter), with fans expressing their surprise and delight at the coincidence.
Namibia will face Nigeria in their first match on March 28, followed by games against Kenya, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, and Uganda. While the Namibian captain’s name sparked a flurry of online chatter, it’s important to note that this is a separate individual from Faf du Plessis, the renowned South African cricketer.
Meanwhile, Faf du Plessis of South Africa, who is set to play for Delhi Capitals in the IPL 2025 season, was also recently named the vice-captain of the franchise. The announcement was made through a video shared by DC on their official X handle, where Faf spoke warmly about his connection with the team, expressing his excitement for the upcoming season. “I am at home,” he said in the video, highlighting his strong bond with Delhi and confirming that he is “the vice-captain of Delhi Capitals.”
Faf, who will serve as the deputy to Indian all-rounder Axar Patel (the newly appointed captain for IPL 2025), brings a wealth of IPL experience, having captained Royal Challengers Bangalore for three seasons. During his IPL career, Faf has played 145 matches, scoring 4,571 runs with an impressive average of 35.99 and a strike rate of over 136. His leadership and consistent performances have been a hallmark of his IPL career, including taking RCB to the playoffs in two seasons.
As Delhi Capitals gears up for IPL 2025, Faf’s leadership skills and experience will surely be key assets as the team looks to make a deep run in the tournament.
As Delhi Capitals prepares for IPL 2025, Faf du Plessis’ leadership experience could play a key role in their campaign. For more updates on DC’s IPL journey and expert betting tips, follow Cricket Betting Tips.
