In a landmark moment for Nepali cricket, former South African captain and international cricket legend Faf du Plessis has signed with Biratnagar Kings for the upcoming Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2025. The arrival of the 41-year-old batting legend represents one of the most significant signings in the league’s history and is expected to bring unprecedented star power to the tournament, scheduled to be held from November 17 to December 13, 2025.
Du Plessis will don the Biratnagar Kings jersey alongside Nepal’s spin wizard captain Sandeep Lamichhane in the second edition of the Nepal Premier League. The tournament, featuring eight teams competing in 32 matches at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, has already attracted considerable attention.
Du Plessis brings an impressive pedigree to the NPL, having secured four Indian Premier League titles with the Chennai Super Kings in 2018 and 2021, and serving as captain of the Royal Challengers Bangalore from 2022 to 2024. His presence is anticipated to significantly enhance the profile of the league and provide invaluable mentorship to Nepal’s emerging cricket talent.
In international Twenty20 cricket, du Plessis has represented South Africa in 50 T20 Internationals, accumulating 1,528 runs at an average of 35.53 and a strike rate of 134.39. In T20 cricket, he has scored 11,906 runs in 425 matches. His highest score in T20 is 120. He has achieved the milestone of scoring 8 centuries and 83 half-centuries in T20 cricket. In T20 Internationals, he has recorded one century and 10 half-centuries.
