Faf du Plessis was in top form for the Perth Scorchers in their BBL match against the Melbourne Stars on Friday.
The former Proteas captain smashed 68 off 33 balls, including six fours and five sixes, in Melbourne.
In the ninth over of the innings, Du Plessis scored 21 off the bowling of Nathan Coulter-Nile.
He was eventually dismissed in the 10th over when caught at deep square leg while attempting a pull shot off Luke Wood.
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The 38-year-old is available for the first seven games of the BBL. He will then return to South Africa to captain the Joburg Super Kings in the inaugural SA20 league, which starts on 10 January.
Just Faf doing Faf things 🤩 #BBL12 pic.twitter.com/JuQF46AWSh
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) December 23, 2022
Faf takes an early lead in the alpha stakes! 💪
He's BELTED Stoinis for six first ball 💥 #BBL12 pic.twitter.com/zGgbJo4yAT
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) December 23, 2022
Faf has to go after a rapid 68, including a spectacular 23 runs from one over! 🤩 #BBL12 pic.twitter.com/zZJ2hjjFWA
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) December 23, 2022
