Faf du Plessis led the Texas Super Kings to a commanding nine-wicket victory over MI New York in the MLC eliminator playoff, showcasing his leadership and batting prowess. The 40-year-old former South African captain scored an impressive 72 runs off 47 balls, hitting six fours and three sixes, which helped Texas successfully chase down a target of 164 runs with nine balls to spare.
He received solid support from Devon Conway, a New Zealand batsman originally from South Africa, who contributed a valuable 51 not out from 43 balls.
MI New York, the defending champions, struggled in their innings, with former SA U19 star Dewald Brevis unable to make an impact, being dismissed for a duck. They finished with a total of 163-8.
With this victory, Texas, who finished third in the league stage, advanced to the challenger playoff, where they will face the loser of the upcoming qualifier playoff between the Washington Freedom and the San Francisco Unicorns. This match is set to take place on Saturday, and all playoff matches are being held in Dallas, culminating in the final scheduled for Monday.