Watch: Following the MLC 2023 debut, fans sing “Happy Birthday” to the captain of the Texas Super Kings, Faf du Plessis.

Faf du Plessis, the captain of the Texas Super Kings, celebrated his 39th birthday in style on the same day that Major League Cricket (MLC) began play at Grand Prairie Stadium. after his team’s spectacular 69-run victory over the Los Angeles Knight Riders in the first game of the new franchise tournament for the USA.

Although Faf du Plessis was out for a golden duck, Texas Super Kings still managed to record a respectable total of 181/6, thanks to thunderous fifty-plus scores from Devon Conway (55) and David Miller (61). Mohammad Mohsin, a Pakistan-born leg-spinner, produced a spectacular performance in the response, going 4 for 8 and leaving the Knight Riders’ batting line in shambles. As Knight Riders were bowled out for just 112 runs in just 14 overs, Gerald Coetzee (2/22) and Rusty Theron (2/16) also made crucial contributions.

Faf Du Plessis made the time to sign autographs for ecstatic crowd members.

A portion of the audience broke out into a song of “Happy Birthday” to honor their captain as the South African cricketer generously signed the yellow flags of his team’s devoted followers. Peter Della Penna, a Twitter user, recorded the touching scene, and he quickly uploaded it on his account, much to the joy of cricket fans everywhere.

After a win on opening night of @MLCricket, @TexasSuperKings captain spent 10 minutes signing autographs on his way off the field and was serenaded with a singing of “Happy Birthday.” pic.twitter.com/RNz5WaZ3ku

— Peter Della Penna (@PeterDellaPenna) July 14, 2023

Leading Texas Super Kings in Major League Cricket after being released by CSK and bought by RCB

He was released by CSK in 2021–2022, and in an unexpected turn of events, du Plessis was purchased by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), CSK’s longtime opponent, at the IPL 2022 mega auction. He was then named as their captain. Earlier this year, Faf du Plessis led the Joburg Super Kings, a CSK-affiliated team, in the inaugural SA20 competition. He is currently in charge of yet another Chennai Super Kings-owned squad, this one competing in the scintillating Major League Cricket.

Cricket fans eagerly anticipate more enthralling performances and cherished moments from the seasoned South African ace as du Plessis begins a new chapter of his remarkable career. Du Plessis is unquestionably an important member of the Texas Super Kings and a major player in the MLC thanks to his expertise and leadership abilities.