WATCH: Faf Du Plessis Reminds Of 'Mr. 360' AB De Villiers With A Creative Shot

IPL 2022: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) captain Faf du Plessis smacked a thunderous half-century against Punjab Kings, scoring 88 runs off 57 balls with 3 fours and 7 sixes. However, the RCB skipper started off slow as he scored only 17 runs off the first 30 deliveries he faced but went on to amass 71 runs in the next 21 balls. 

During his first inning as RCB captain, Faf du Plessis reminded the spectators of his countrymen AB de Villiers with a creative shot to complete his half-century. Faf smacked this six in the 13th over of the match being bowled by Odean Smith. 

On the 5th delivery of the over, Windies pacer Odean Smith pitched a directionless yorker, on which Faf du Plessis moved in the crease and moved towards the off stump, and in de Villiers' style the batter went down on his knees and placed the ball above the fielder's head at fine leg for a maximum. 

Former South African and RCB batter AB de Villiers is known as 'Mr. 360' for his wide array of shots all around the ground. Du Plessis also completed his 3000 runs in the IPL during his inning. 

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Due to this inning by RCB captain Faf, Royal Challengers Bangalore posted a mammoth total of 205/2 in 20 overs. Apart from him, former captain Virat Kohli scored unbeaten 41 runs and Dinesh Karthik played a thunderous knock of 32 runs in 14 balls.