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Abraham Benjamin de Villiers, born on 17th February 1984, is a former South African cricketer. He played for his country for 15 years and was one of the best players of his time. He won the ICC ODI Player of the Year award three times and was also named one of the Wisden cricketers of the decade in 2019.
- De Villiers was mostly known for his exceptional batting skills. He started his career as a wicket-keeper-batsman, but later played mostly as a batsman. He could play at any position in the batting order, but usually played in the middle.
- He was famous for his unconventional shots and was regarded as one of the greatest batsmen of all time. He made his international debut in 2004 and played his first One Day International in 2005. He also played in the Twenty20 International cricket, where he set a record for the fastest ODI century in just 31 balls.
De Villiers also captained South Africa in all formats of the game, but later stepped down from Test captaincy due to injuries. He retired from all forms of international cricket in 2018, but expressed interest in making a comeback in 2020. However, it was later confirmed that he would not do so. In November 2021, he announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.
AB de Villiers IPL career
AB de Villiers, one of the most talented cricketers of his era, made his Indian Premier League (IPL) debut with the Delhi Daredevils in 2008. During his stint with Delhi Daredevils, he played in the first three seasons and scored 671 runs, which included a century in the second edition.
In 2011, the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) bought him for a whopping Rs 5 crore, making him one of the most expensive players in the IPL at the time. Since then, he has become an integral part of the RCB team, and the franchise has not released him ever since.
De Villiers is known for his ability to win matches single-handedly, and his performances have been instrumental in RCB's success over the years. He has played in 175 matches so far and has scored 5053 runs with an impressive average of 41.08 and a strike rate of 152.70. He has also scored 3 centuries and 40 fifties, with his highest score being 133 runs.
One of de Villiers' most famous innings in the IPL was when he scored 18 runs off a Dale Steyn over, which helped RCB win a crucial match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. His ability to play innovative and unorthodox shots has made him a nightmare for bowlers, and he is widely regarded as one of the most talented batsmen in the history of the IPL.
Overall, de Villiers' contribution to the IPL has been immense, and his performances over the years have made him a fan favorite. He is one of the few foreign players who have become an integral part of the IPL and has earned a place in the hearts of cricket fans in India and around the world.
- AB de Villiers, who used to play for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL), had retired from all forms of cricket last year and missed the ongoing 16th edition of the tournament. However, RCB recently added him to their Hall of Fame and recognized his contributions to the team during his time with them since 2011. De Villiers played a crucial role in several victories for RCB and was known for his ability to win games on his own.
