New Delhi, June 30 -- Veteran South African batter Faf du Plessis created history as he became the first player in the league's history to smash three centuries. Du Plessis has also now become the first batter in history to score two centuries after hitting the age of 40.

Leading Texas Super Kings from the front during the clash against MI New York, Du Plessis played a 103 run knock off 53 balls that included 5 boundaries and nine sixes at a smashing strike rate of 194.34.

The Texas Super Kings skipper opened the batting for his side alongside Smit Patel. While his opening partner could only stay on the crease for 6 balls, Faf looked determined to secure a playoff berth for his side as he stayed till the end and helped TSK get a total o...