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 turning 40.

Leading the 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 five boundaries and nine sixes at an impressive 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 at the crease for six balls, du Plessis looked determined to secure a playoff berth for his side as he stayed till the end and helped TSK post ...