Faf du Plessis Makes IPL History as Kuldeep Yadav Reaches 100 Wickets

Historic Moments in IPL Match

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India] - On May 21, Faf du Plessis, the experienced opener for Delhi Capitals, made history by becoming the fourth-oldest player to captain a team in IPL history. Meanwhile, Kuldeep Yadav, the franchise's leading spinner, celebrated a significant milestone by entering the 100-wicket club in the lucrative league.

In a crucial match at Wankhede Stadium, Delhi faced off against Mumbai Indians, both vying for the final playoff spot. With regular captain Axar Patel sidelined due to illness, Faf stepped up to lead the team in this pivotal encounter.

At the age of 40 years and 312 days, the South African cricketer became the fourth-oldest captain in IPL history. The record for the oldest captain is held by MS Dhoni, who led Chennai Super Kings at 43 years and 317 days against Rajasthan Royals.

As the match progressed, Faf skillfully managed his bowlers, keeping Mumbai's scoring in check. In the seventh over, Kuldeep achieved a remarkable milestone. Ryan Rickelton attempted a slog sweep but was caught by Madhav Tiwari, marking Kuldeep's entry into the 100-wicket club.

He reached this achievement in just 97 matches, making him the fourth-fastest player to do so. The record for the fastest is held by Amit Mishra, Rashid Khan, and Varun Chakaravarthy, who all reached 100 wickets in 83 matches.

During his four-over spell, Kuldeep took only one wicket, finishing with impressive figures of 1/22 in a high-scoring venue like Wankhede.

On the other hand, Mumbai found a spark in Suryakumar Yadav, who played a sensational innings. The 34-year-old scored an unbeaten 73 runs off 43 balls, featuring seven boundaries and four sixes, helping Mumbai post a total of 180/5.