Former RCB captain Faf du Plessis emotionally bid farewell to the franchise on social media after joining Delhi Capitals (DC) for IPL 2025. He reflected on his three years with RCB and thanked the fans for their support, particularly at M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Notably, he was acquired by DC for his base price of INR 2 crore, with RCB choosing not to use the Right to Match (RTM) despite his leadership guiding the team to the 2024 playoffs. Faf shared a heartfelt video, showcasing moments from his time at RCB, along with this caption on Instagram:
“As my chapter close with RCB I want to take a moment to reflect on what an incredible journey this has been. When I joined three years ago, I had no idea how this journey would unfold. But I fell in love with the city of Bengaluru and the amazing people of RCB.”
“This place and its people have become a part of who I am, and I’ll carry these memories and the connections I’ve built with me forever. Thank you for making these three years so special.”
“Playing at the Chinnaswamy Stadium has been one of the most electric experiences of my career. The energy, the passion, and the support from the fans make it truly one of a kind. Every time I stepped onto that field, the atmosphere was nothing short of magical,” he added.
In response to the post, RCB stated:
“Captain, leader, inspiration, (role/super) model and more…Thank you for steering our ship with grace and grit, filling big shoes from Unbox 2022 to our final match in 2024. You’ve been more than a captain; you’ve been a beacon of excellence. Farewell, FDP 13, we salute you!”
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“Looking Forward To Contributing To The Team” – Faf Du Plessis On Joining DC For The IPL 2025 Season
Faf du Plessis also shared his gratitude upon joining Delhi Capitals for the IPL 2025 season. He told the Capitals (via Hindustan Times):
“Always an honor and privilege to be a part of the IPL. I am super proud to once again be in the IPL and this time around with the Delhi Capitals. Excited to add some value to that team and I am looking forward to seeing you guys in March.”
DC players bought at IPL 2025 auction: Mitchell Starc (₹11.75 crore), KL Rahul(₹14 crore), Mukesh Kumar (₹8 crore), Darshan Nalkande (₹30 lakh), Vipraj Nigam (₹50 lakh), Dushmantha Chameera (₹75 lakh), T. Natarajan (₹10.75 crore), Harry Brook (₹6.25 crore), Jake Fraser-McGurk (₹9 crore), Karun Nair (₹50 lakh), Sameer Rizvi (₹95 lakh), Ashutosh Sharma (₹3.80 crore), Mohit Sharma (₹2.20 crore), Faf du Plessis (₹2 crore), Donovan Ferreira (₹75 lakh), Ajay Mandal (₹30 lakh), Manvanth Kumar (₹30 lakh), Tripurana Vijay (₹30 lakh), Madhav Tiwari (₹40 lakh).
DC Retained Players List: Axar Patel(₹16.5 crore), Kuldeep Yadav (₹13.25 crore), Tristan Stubbs (₹10 crore), Abishek Porel (₹4 crore).
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