Delhi Capitals will meet Gujarat Titans in a high-profile match of the IPL 2025, which will take place at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on May 17. Ahead of the match, in a big boost to their campaign, two of the franchise’s premier foreign players, Faf du Plessis and Tristan Stubbs, have returned to the squad.
Faf du Plessis and Tristan Stubbs Return to Delhi Capitals
Announcing in an official statement, the JSW-GMR co-owned Delhi Capitals franchise confirmed that Vice-Captain Faf du Plessis and South African teammate Tristan Stubbs have rejoined the team after a brief suspension of the tournament due to geo-political tensions between India and Pakistan.
Du Plessis, a prominent foreign player of the Delhi Capitals, will be available for the rest of the IPL 2025 season. Stubbs, however, will remain with the team until May 26 only since he is to join South Africa’s side for the World Test Championship (WTC) Final, which will take place from June 11 to 15 at Lord’s Cricket Ground.
Official Statement by Delhi Capitals
“JSW and GMR co-owned franchise Delhi Capitals on Saturday announced that Vice-captain Faf du Plessis and teammate Tristan Stubbs have returned to the team before the restart of IPL 2025,” said the franchise in a media release.
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Starc and Ferreira Ruled Out of Rest of IPL 2025
Even as the return of two elite overseas players is encouraging, Delhi Capitals also reported losses. Australian seamer Mitchell Starc and South African all-rounder Donovan Ferreira will be out of action for the rest of the tournament. Starc, just like Stubbs, will play in the WTC Final upcoming, with red-ball preparation for the Australian squad.
Delhi Capitals’ Overseas Contingent Update
Faf du Plessis – Available for the rest of IPL 2025
Tristan Stubbs – Available up to May 26
Mitchell Starc – Not Available (WTC commitment)
Donovan Ferreira – Not Available for the rest of the season
The comeback of international players such as Faf du Plessis and Tristan Stubbs comes at a crucial time for the Delhi Capitals in their quest to consolidate their position in IPL 2025. Even without the services of Starc and Ferreira, the team is not only competitive but also ready for the next test against the Gujarat Titans.
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