Overview
- Du Plessis announced on Instagram on November 29 that he will skip the IPL 2026 mini‑auction in Abu Dhabi and play the upcoming PSL season.
- He framed the move as a fresh test in a new environment and said this is not a farewell to India, leaving the door open for a future IPL return.
- Across 14 IPL seasons, he logged 4,773 runs in 154 matches, won titles with Chennai Super Kings and captained Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
- The decision follows his release by Delhi Capitals in November after scoring 202 runs in nine matches during the 2025 season.
- The PSL is set for expansion with two new franchises to be auctioned on January 6, and the 2026 PSL and IPL calendars are widely expected to overlap.