Jacobus Leus du Plooy: Profile, Age, Height, Family, Career, Stats, Net Worth, and More

Cricket is such an interesting sport – but do you know what’s more interesting? It’s not about the matches, it’s not the venues, it’s not even the big, shiny trophies! It’s the players, and how their journey symbolises dedication, consistency and overall perfection. One such cricketer who seems to be leading the path towards perfection is Jacobus Leus du Plooy, hailing from Pretoria in South Africa. He is considered one of the finest players of his time and has even become a prominent figure in county cricket and various T20 leagues. 

This article will cover exclusive details about Leus Du Plooy stats, his wife, IPL career, and much more. 

Jacobus Leus Du Plooy: Profile

Jacobus Leus Du Plooy is a Hungarian-South African first-class cricketer who plays for Middlesex and is also the captain. He has carved a niche for himself in the world of domestic and franchise cricket and is renowned for his stylish left-handed batting and occasional left-hand orthodox spin. 

Full Name	Jacobus Leus Du Plooy
Age	30 years (As of 2025)
Birthdate	12th January 1995
Place of Birth	Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Zodiac Sign	Capricorn
Profession	International cricketer
Batting Style	Left-handed batsman
Bowling Style	Slow left-arm orthodox
Net Worth	$1 million
Spouse	Jacqueline Trunter

Leus Du Plooy Age, Height and Physical Stats

Jacobus was born on 12th January 1995. Thus, he is currently 30 years old. He would turn 31 next year, and his zodiac sign is Capricorn. He has a height of 5 feet 11 inches or 179 cm. Details about his weight aren’t disclosed, but we know that he has brown eyes and brown hair.

Age	30 years old
Weight	Not disclosed
Height	5 feet 11 inches (179 cm)
Eye Color	Brown
Hair Color	Brown

Early Life and Education 

Jacobus Leus was born to Hungarian parents in South Africa, but he grew up in Pretoria and recognized his own passion for cricket from an early age. He went on to represent Hungary in international T10 cricket, thus adding a rather unique dimension to his upcoming career. In terms of his education, he attended Grey College, but not a lot of details are disclosed, and he also remains private about his family’s names.

Leus Du Plooy Wife and Personal life

Leus Du Plooy is known to lead a rather private life and hasn’t opened up about his personal life. He is known to keep his family’s name out of the public records and from social media. However, it is a known fact that he is married to Jaqueline Truter. Although she is known in her own right, no notable online footprints seem to be available about her profession or career. We don’t quite know how they met as the couple wanted to keep this piece of information private however, they got married on 15th March 2025. Their wedding was an intimate but beautiful ceremony that was attended by close family and friends, thus reflecting that the couple truly respected and preferred privacy. Their wedding, however, was held after several years of dating, with some pictures being posted as early as 2023-24.

Leus Du’s Professional Career

Leus Du Plooy’s career stats highlight how impressive his skills truly are. Below is a table that summarizes his career statistics across First-class, List-A, T20 and T10 cricket formats.

Format	Matches	Innings	Not Out	Runs	Highest Score	Average	Strike Rate	100s	50s	4s	6s
First-Class	115	183	26	7,562	238	48.16	53.49	21	38	879	57
List A	50	47	10	2,002	155	54.10	87.23	5	11	151	32
T20	162	151	34	3,492	92	29.84	134.30	0	20	291	113
T10	14	14	3	484	163*	44.00	253.40	1	2	31	49

Domestic Career

Du Plooy’s professional career began officially in 2014 with the Free State in South Africa’s T20 competition, but his debut took place on 16th March 2014 when he played against Griq West in Bloemfontein, thus marking him on a trajectory, the starting itself of which was quite promising. He quickly established himself as a standout batsman as he played for teams like Free State, Knights, and the Northerns. However, his breakthrough performance came in 2018-19 when he played in the CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge, and managed to top the run charts with an impressive score of 593 runs and 9 innings. 

In 2019, he signed a two-year Kolkpark deal with Derbyshire in England, wherein he made use of his Hungarian passport to play as a non-overseas player. His debut season was quite successful, by the year 2022, he was named Derbyshire’s captain, succeeding captain Billy Godleman, and in 2023, he went on to be the second-highest run-scorer in County Championship Division Two, with an average score of 1236 runs.

In 2024, he moved to Middlesex, where he continued his successful feat, nearly touching 1000 runs in that season. On 9th July 2025, Du Plooy was appointed as Middlesex’s captain across all formats.

Franchise Cricket and T20 and T10 Leagues

Du Plooy’s cricketing prowess saw him feature in several franchises, including Joburg Super Kings at the SA20, Welsh Fire and Southern Brave, Karachi Kings in the PSL, the Dubai Capitals at the ILT20, and Team Abu Dhabi during the T10 matches. His most notable T20 achievement, however, came in the 2023-24 SA20 season, wherein he topped the charts for Joburg Super Kings, thus helping them reach the playoffs. In the Hundred, Du Plooy has managed to score 454 runs in 29 matches with an impressive score of 126.4, although he is yet to score a fifty. 

His T10 performances have been equally impressive, and in 2023, he made his debut performance for Hungary against Finland, wherein he scored 93 runs and took 3 wickets in a T10 format. 

Leus Du Plooy IPL Stats

Despite the fact that he has found success in domestic and franchise cricket, Jacobus Leus Du Plooy has not yet featured in the Indian Premier League, and his absence from the franchise is quite notable despite his consistency and impressive performances in other T20 leagues. His performance in SA20, PSL, and the Hundred showcases that he is quite the talented and promising player, and the IPL’s competitive auction system that gives preference to high-profile international stars certainly missed a spot for someone as talented as him. However, this has not left him deviated; in fact, he is determined to break into major international sides, and his impressive skillset would make him quite a strong candidate for future IPL auctions.

Du Plooy’s Performance

Here is a tabulated format of the recent matches that Leus Du Plooy has played in descending order. 

Date(s)	Format	Match Details	Du Plooy’s Performance	Outcome for Team
August 23, 2025	The Hundred (T20 equiv.)	Southern Brave vs. Oval Invincibles (Spirit mentioned in some reports; final at Lord’s)	Steady middle-order knock (approx. 25-30 runs); contributed to playoffs push as a key batter. No bowling.	Southern Brave lost in final; strong tournament overall.
August 13, 2025	The Hundred	Southern Brave vs. Northern Superchargers (11th Match)	0 runs (duck); early dismissal in a challenging innings. No bowling.	Southern Brave won narrowly; du Plooy’s absence highlighted team depth.
August 10, 2025	The Hundred	Southern Brave vs. Birmingham Phoenix (7th Match)	48* (39 balls, 4×4, 2×6); unbeaten in chase, key partnership with James Vince. Player of the Match consideration. No bowling.	Southern Brave won by 9 wickets (double win with women’s team).
Late July – Early August 2025 (Group Stage)	The Hundred	Southern Brave vs. Various (e.g., Welsh Fire, Manchester Originals)	30+ runs in 1-2 matches (strike rate ~130); aggressive middle-order role. Total ~80 runs across group. No bowling.	Southern Brave topped group, advanced to playoffs.
July 29 – August 1, 2025	County Championship (FC, Div. 2)	Middlesex vs. Gloucestershire at Cheltenham	Batted twice; 42 and 28* (key in draw); captained side strategically. Occasional spin (0-15).	Match drawn; Middlesex gained points toward promotion.
July 9, 2025 (Evening)	Vitality Blast (T20)	Middlesex vs. Hampshire Hawks at Merchant Taylors’ School	~25 runs (steady knock as opener in captaincy debut); focused on morale. No bowling.	Middlesex lost narrowly; positive leadership noted.
Late June – Early July 2025	Vitality Blast (T20)	Middlesex vs. Essex/Surrey (Group Stages)	Half-century (50+) in one vs. Essex; ~30 in another (strike rate ~140). Total ~100 runs in 3 matches. No bowling.	1 win, 2 losses; secured playoff points.
Early July 2025	County Championship (FC, Div. 2)	Middlesex vs. Leicestershire (Innings Victory)	60+ runs in first innings; stand-in captain, led to victory with tactical decisions. 1-20 with spin.	Middlesex won by innings; boosted promotion hopes.

Leus Du Plooy Stats

Bowling Stats

Type	M	Inn	Runs	BF	HS	Avg	SR	NO	4s	6s	50	100	200
Test	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
ODI	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
T20	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
IPL	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Bowling Stats

Type	M	Inn	B	Runs	Wkts	Avg	Econ	SR	BBI	BBM	5w	10w
Test	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0.0	-/-	-/-	0	0
ODI	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0.0	-/-	-/-	0	0
T20	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0.0	-/-	-/-	0	0
IPL	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0.0	-/-	-/-	0	0

Leus Du Plooy Net Worth

Over the years, Du Plooy has earned a considerable amount of fortune and his net worth as of 2025 stands at $1 million. His primary earnings come from County Championship salaries of approximately £125,000  per year, and R1.5 million from the SA20 in 2023. He also earns from paid promotions, brand endorsements, collaborations and campaigns. 

Social Media Presence

Leus Du Plooy is known to be active on Instagram most. His details are mentioned below:

Social Media Platform	Handle	Followers
Instagram	leudup76	9873 followers

Conclusion

Leus Du Plooy’s career is a true testament to becoming a global icon in the face of modern cricket. Starting from his South African roots to his Hungarian passport and finally his English county success, he has successfully embodied the evolving landscape of modern-day cricket. For many, he is a source of inspiration, and for many, he is an actual idol. His career surpasses his name, and although he is a true star, he is yet to be launched in the world of IPL.