AB de Villiers

AB de Villiers 




AB de Villiers is a retired South African cricketer who is considered one of the best batsmen in the history of cricket. He was born on February 17, 1984, in Pretoria, South Africa.

De Villiers was a versatile batsman who could play a variety of shots and was known for his aggressive and innovative approach to batting. He made his debut for the South African cricket team in 2004 and went on to become one of the most prolific run-scorers in the history of the game.

Some of AB de Villiers' notable achievements in international cricket include:

  • Scoring 9577 runs in 114 Test matches at an average of 50.66
  • Scoring 9577 runs in 228 One Day Internationals (ODIs) at an average of 53.50 and a strike rate of 101.09
  • Scoring 1672 runs in 78 T20 Internationals (T20Is) at an average of 26.12 and a strike rate of 135.17
  • Holding the record for the fastest century in ODIs, off just 31 balls
  • Holding the record for the fastest fifty in T20Is, off just 16 balls

De Villiers' success in cricket can be attributed to his talent, hard work, and his ability to innovate and adapt to different game situations. He was known for his ability to score quickly and his excellent fielding skills, which made him a valuable asset to any team he played for. Additionally, he was a humble and respected player both on and off the field, and his retirement from international cricket in 2018 was a major loss for the game.

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