AB de Villiers showcased his remarkable skills in a Legends game at SuperSport Park, Centurion, where he played for Titan Legends against Bulls Legends. In an explosive display, he smashed a 28-ball century, including 15 sixes, and brought up his hundred with a towering six, reminding everyone why he’s earned the nickname “Mr. 360.”
De Villiers retired from all forms of cricket in 2021 after his final IPL match with RCB. Over his career, he featured in 184 IPL matches, amassing 5,162 runs at an average of nearly 40 and a strike rate of 151.69. He scored three centuries and 40 half-centuries, establishing himself as one of the greatest IPL players of all time.
In his 15-year international career with South Africa, de Villiers accumulated over 20,000 runs. Though he retired from international cricket in 2018, his record for the fastest ODI century, off just 31 balls, still stands. In that iconic innings, he also set records for the fastest ODI fifty and hit 16 sixes—achievements that left the cricket world in awe.
One of the most beloved cricketers globally, AB de Villiers is set to return to professional cricket in the World Championship of Legends (WCL), scheduled for July. He announced his comeback on Twitter, revealing that he will captain the South Africa Champions in the tournament’s second edition.
When asked about his return, de Villiers shared that a casual garden game with his kids rekindled his passion for the sport, prompting him to make a return to professional cricket. However, he clarified that he is not coming out of retirement for international cricket or the IPL, despite rumors to the contrary.