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In a remarkable performance during Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025, Faf du Plessis, leading the Texas Super Kings, scored a blistering 103 off 53 balls—his second century of the season. With this feat, he became the first captain in T20 cricket history to record eight centuries, surpassing the previous joint record held by Michael Klinger and Babar Azam, both with seven.

Record-Breaking Innings

  • Team: Texas Super Kings (MLC)
  • Score: 103 runs off 53 balls (5 fours, 9 sixes)
  • Milestone: Second century in MLC 2025 (first was against San Francisco Unicorns)

Tally of Captain’s T20 Centuries

Captain        No of Centuries
Faf du Plessis                    8
Michael Klinger                    7
Babar Azam                    7

Du Plessis also leads the league in most centuries scored in Major League Cricket, overtaking other notable players, and further establishing his reputation as one of the most consistent and explosive leaders in T20 cricket.

Aging like a Fine Wine 

At the age of 40, Faf du Plessis continues to defy expectations. His performance not only reflects outstanding individual form but also highlights the evolving role of captaincy in the T20 format. With eight centuries in just under 200 innings, he surpasses several notable names in leadership performance and ranks among the top T20 run-scorers as captain, with over 6,380 runs from 199 innings.

Faf du Plessis’s achievement sets a new benchmark for T20 captains. Whether anyone can surpass this milestone remains to be seen.