Watch: Faf du Plessis takes big fall in Abu Dhabi T10 league, saves ball boy-OxBig News Network

South Africa’s Faf du Plessis had a close call during the Abu Dhabi T10 League on November 28 while playing for the Morrisville Samp Army against the Delhi Bulls. The incident occurred when du Plessis, in an attempt to save a boundary, nearly collided with a ball boy positioned near the ropes.

The drama unfolded when Delhi Bulls’ batter Tim David unleashed a powerful shot toward extra cover off Isuru Udana. Du Plessis, fielding at long-off, sprinted at full pace to intercept the ball. However, as he neared the boundary line, a ball boy—unaware of du Plessis’s pursuit—moved to grab the ball. To avoid a collision, the South African batter improvised, vaulting over the advertising boards just beyond the boundary.

The awkward landing left du Plessis momentarily shaken, but he avoided any serious injury. He took a few moments to stretch and assess himself before returning to the field. Though visibly frustrated by the clumsy placement of the ball boy, du Plessis refrained from making any verbal complaints and continued playing.

Social media lit up with reactions to the incident, with many users finding humor in the situation while also praising du Plessis’s quick thinking to avert harm.

Despite the mishap, du Plessis has been in sublime form in the T10 tournament. The experienced batter has amassed 191 runs in just five matches at a remarkable strike rate of 238.75, making him one of the standout performers of the league.

As du Plessis gears up for IPL 2025, where he was acquired by the Delhi Capitals for his base price of Rs 2 crore, he will undoubtedly aim to silence critics and prove his enduring value on the big stage. For now, his composure and athleticism in the T10 League have been a testament to his professionalism and adaptability, even in unconventional scenarios like his boundary-line mishap.