Faf du Plessis was widely praised online for his fielding efforts during the Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings match in IPL 2020. Du Plessis took three catches during the Mumbai Indiansโ€™ innings and left fans in splits with his spectacular catches. The 36-year-old took two spectacular catches to dismiss danger men Saurabh Tiwary and Hardik Pandya and help CSK make a comeback into the contest. Fans praised the South African for his spectacular catches with funny memes and GIFs online.ย MI vs CSK Live Score Updates IPL 2020.

Du Plessis, 36, first surprised everyone with a brilliant effort to dismiss Tiwary off the bowling of Ravindra Jadeja. Five balls later, he held on a better catch to remove Pandya once again off Jadejaโ€™s bowling. Du Plessisโ€™ brilliant presence of mind was praised as he was aware of the boundary line and did well to hold on to the catch. Take a look at some reactions on the former South African captain.ย Ishan Kishan Left Out by Rohit Sharma From Mumbai Indiansโ€™ Playing XI for MI vs CSK Match in IPL 2020, Disappointed Fans React in Anger.

Faf du Plessis on the Boundary Line

When Mumbai Indians Try to Find the Boundary

Du Plessis in the Field for CSK

Faf du Plessis on the Boundary Line

When Hardik Pandya Wanted to Hit Six

When Batsmen Hit Six

Faf du Plessis at the Age of 36

Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians posted 162 on board after being put to bat first by CSK captain MS Dhoni. Mumbai were off to a perfect start with Rohit Sharma and Quinton de Kock putting on 45 in the opening four overs. But CSK put the brakes on with two quick dismissals. Saurabh Tiwary was the top-scorer for the reigning champions with 42 runs off 31 deliveries. Lungi Ngidi was the pick of the bowlers for CSK with three wickets from his four overs.

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