The TSK skipper and former South African great Faf du Plessis is enjoying a phenomenal run in the ongoing edition of Major League Cricket. On the back of his enthralling exploits with the bat, the Texas Super Kings (TSK) have stormed their way to their third straight playoff by beating MI New York by 39 runs. 

Faf played an instrumental role in propelling TSK to a commanding first-innings score of 223/4. The skipper led from the front and anchored the innings with a blazing 53-ball 103, which featured five fours and nine sixes. Following his scintillating century, Faf has unlocked a new milestone for himself. He has now become the batter with the most number of hundreds in the history of MLC. The South African southpaw now has three centuries under his belt. 

Additionally, two of his three centuries have come in this season alone. He is followed by New Zealand's Finn Allen, who currently holds two centuries. He also holds the record for being the highest all-time run getter in the history of MLC with 737 runs across 15 innings. 

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History created by Faf du Plessis

With each passing year, Faf continues to get better in his game. Despite being 40 years old, age does not seem to catch up with him. The TSK skipper exhibits an incredible amount of athleticism while running between the wickets, while also at the same time, can use the long handle to good effect as well. Besides, he is also lauded for his tactical brilliance as his leadership has won TSK and even JSK (A Super Kings associate franchise) numerous games. 

🚨 HISTORY CREATED BY 40-YEAR-OLD FAF DU PLESSIS 🚨

- TSK Captain Faf Du Plessis has most Hundreds in MLC History. pic.twitter.com/NyEChTJuTd

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) June 30, 2025

All three of his centuries have come against the MI New York, Washington Freedom, and San Francisco Unicorns. The 40-year-old currently maintains an overall strike rate of 174.69. However, in this season, his strike rate has shot up to 179.09. His 103* against MINY in today's fixture is currently his career-best knock in the history of MLC as of now.