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    Leus du Plooy Height, Age, Net Worth, Stats, Biography

    All you need to know about Leus du Plooy, a Hungarian-South African cricketer.
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    Leus du Plooy is a talented Hungarian-South African cricketer known for his all-round abilities. Standing 5 feet 11 inches (179 cm) tall, he is 30 years old as of 2025 and currently captains Middlesex. He is a left-handed batting all-rounder who bowls slow left-arm orthodox. This detailed biography explores his career, stats, teams, and achievements. He plays for Southern Brave in the 2025 edition of The Hundred.

    Personal Information

    DetailInformation
    Full NameJacobus Leus du Plooy
    NicknameLeus
    Height5 feet 11 inches (179 cm)
    Date of Birth12 January 1995
    Age30 years
    Place of BirthPretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

    Playing Style and Role

    DetailInformation
    Batting StyleLeft-hand bat
    Bowling StyleSlow left-arm orthodox
    Primary RoleBatting Allrounder

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    Jersey Number

    FormatJersey Number
    Club/FranchiseNot consistently documented; varies by team

    Debut Dates

    FormatDebut DateTeamOpponentVenue
    First-Class (FC)21 March 2013Free StateKwaZulu-Natal InlandBloemfontein
    List A (LA)10 March 2013Free StateGautengBloemfontein
    T2015 September 2017KnightsTitansKimberley

    IPL Salary by Year

    YearTeamSalary (INR)
    Two thousand twenty-fiveUncapped PlayerRupees fifty lakh

    Net Worth

    DetailEstimate
    Net WorthNot Available
    County Cricket SalaryNot Available
    SA20 2023 SalaryNot Available
    Property and AssetsDetails not publicly disclosed

    Teams Played For

    TeamCountryYears Active
    Free StateSouth Africa2013 – 2017
    KnightsSouth Africa2017 – 2018
    DerbyshireEngland2019 – 2023
    Welsh FireEngland (The Hundred)2021 – 2023
    Joburg Super KingsSouth Africa (SA20)2023 – Present
    MiddlesexEngland2023 – Present
    Leus Du PlooyEngland (The Hundred)2025

    Education

    DetailInformation
    Academic QualificationUniversity of the Free State
    Education LevelUniversity Degree

    Career Statistics

    FormatMatchesRunsHighest ScoreBatting Average100s50sWicketsBest BowlingBowling AverageCatches
    First-Class1167,579238*47.662138303/7658.2085
    List A502,00215554.10511113/1938.1824
    T201703,6099229.58020144/1521.5771
    Overall33613,190238*43.832669554/1541.54180
    As of August 2025

    Career Highlights

    MilestoneDescription
    Leading Run-Scorer for Northerns145 runs in 4 matches, 2018 Africa T20 Cup
    Leading Run-Scorer in CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge 2018–19593 runs in 11 matches
    Captain of DerbyshireAppointed October 2022
    Middlesex CaptainFrom 2024 season
    Debut for Hungarian T10 National TeamScored 93 runs and took 3 wickets in 2023
    Professional Contracts in Multiple T20 LeaguesSA20, The Hundred, PSL

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    Major Trophies & Awards

    YearCompetitionAchievement
    2023SA20 (Joburg Super Kings)Key batting performer, leading scorer
    2022The HundredPlayed for Welsh Fire
    2024English County CricketCaptaincy roles in Middlesex and Derbyshire

    Additional Achievements

    AchievementDetails
    High Strike Rate in T20 Cricket133.49 overall strike rate in T20s
    Top Run Scorer for Joburg Super Kings (SA20)616 runs in 19 matches with a strike rate of ~148
    Regular Leadership Roles in County CricketReflects strong captaincy credentials

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q1: What is Leus du Plooy’s height?
    Leus du Plooy stands 5 feet 11 inches (179 cm) tall.

    Q2: What is Leus du Plooy’s age as of 2025?
    He is 30 years old, as of 2025.

    Q3: What is Leus du Plooy’s jersey number for club or country?
    His jersey number varies by team and is not consistently documented in major leagues.

    Q4: Which teams has Leus du Plooy played for in domestic, international, and franchise cricket?
    He has played for Free State, Knights, Northerns, Titans, Derbyshire, Welsh Fire, Joburg Super Kings, Southern Brave, Karachi Kings, Middlesex, and Hungary’s national T10 team.

    Q5: What is Leus du Plooy’s educational background?
    He holds a university degree from the University of the Free State.

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