Happy Birthday AB de Villiers: Abraham Benjamin de Villiers’s talent and ability on the field has never gone unnoticed as his presence has made a world of difference for his nation and the franchises. From executing shots that batters think ten times before performing, to smashing shots all over the ground, that is where de Villiers has found his moniker – ‘Mr. 360’.
For South Africa, AB de Villiers has played 114 test matches, scoring 8765 runs which include 22 centuries and 46 half-centuries. In ODIs, he has played 228 ODIs since his debut in 2005, scoring 9577 runs.
Coming to his performances in the IPL, de Villiers represented Delhi Capitals from 2008 onwards, and in 2011, RCB (Royal Challengers Bangalore) claimed the services of de Villiers.
AB de Villiers has played 184 Indian Premier League matches, scoring 5162 runs.
105*, Delhi Capitals (DC) vs Chennai Super Kings (CSK) (2009)
Ab de Villiers smashed 105 runs off 54 deliveries against MS Dhoni-led CSK. In the 19th over of the first innings, he smashed 20 runs and went on to bring his hundred in the last ball of the last over.
129*, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) vs Gujarat Lions (2016)
A match that will be etched forever in the IPL as RCB scored 248/3 in 20 overs with the courtesy of AB de Villiers’ 129 and Virat Kohli’s 109. De Villiers smashed 129 off 52 deliveries.
89*, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) (2014)
Ab de Villiers and Dale Steyn are national teammates but rivals in the IPL. Ab de Villiers unbeaten 89 was instrumental in RCB winning the match.
