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AB de Villiers

AB de Villiers

South Africa, Northerns, Titans, Delhi Daredevils, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Brisbane Heat, Lahore Qalandars

Matches

420+

Runs

20014

Centuries

47

Fans

Millions

Biography

AB de Villiers, born on February 17, 1984, in Pretoria, South Africa, is one of cricket’s most explosive and innovative batsmen. Nicknamed "Mr. 360" for his unmatched ability to play shots all around the wicket, he redefined limited-overs batting. Making his international debut in 2004, de Villiers scored over 20,000 runs across formats and holds the record for the fastest ODI century (31 balls). A versatile athlete, he also excelled in rugby, tennis, and golf before choosing cricket. AB retired from international cricket in 2018 but remains a global T20 icon.

Career Highlights

08
2008

First Double Century in Tests

Scored 217* against India, showcasing his class in the longest format.

10
2010

Named ICC ODI Player of the Year

Won the first of his three ICC ODI Player of the Year awards.

15
2015

Fastest ODI Century – 31 Balls

Blasted a 100 off just 31 balls vs West Indies – a world record.

15
2015

World Cup Heroics (South Africa)

Scored 482 runs at a strike rate of 144.31; led SA to the semifinals.

18
2018

Retirement from International Cricket

Retired with over 20,000 international runs, leaving fans worldwide in awe.

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Mr. 360° in action – AB de Villiers sweeps one behind square.

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Celebrating his fastest century – 31-ball madness vs West Indies.

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AB de Villiers defies physics with a scoop over fine leg in the IPL.

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Calm under pressure – AB the finisher in a tense ODI chase.

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A legend signs off – farewell moment from international cricket in 2018.

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Brotherhood in red – de Villiers and Kohli embrace after a match-winning partnership for RCB.

Personal Information

Full NameAbraham Benjamin de Villiers
BornFebruary 16, 1984
BirthplacePretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
TeamsSouth Africa, Northerns, Titans, Delhi Daredevils, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Brisbane Heat, Lahore Qalandars
NicknameMr. 360, ABD

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Major Achievements

Fastest ODI Century
ICC ODI Player of the Year (3x)
ICC Test Team Captain
20,000+ International Runs
Royal Challengers Bangalore Legend

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Career Statistics

Test Cricket

Matches

114

Runs

8765

Average

50.66

High Score

278*

Centuries

22

Fifties

46

One Day Internationals

Matches

228

Runs

9577

Average

53.5

High Score

176

Centuries

25

Fifties

53

T20 Internationals

Matches

78

Runs

1672

Average

26.12

High Score

79*

Centuries

0

Fifties

10

What Others Say

"You are the most talented cricketer I have played with, the absolute number one."

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli

Former Indian captain & teammate

"AB is all things to all people… you fall in love with him"

Ray Jennings

Ray Jennings

Former coach (ESPNcricinfo)

"He is much ahead of his time"

Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar

Indian batting legend

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