AB De Villiers
South African Batsman
Athletic and powerful, with a passionate approach towards cricket. I have been involved in several sports but chose to pursue cricket. A true team player and leader with the will to succeed, keeping the team united and work towards a common goal. I have been playing with a phenomenal team that has made it possible for me to shine as an individual player and a captain.
T-20 Centuries
IPL-2016
Fast Century Score (August 2016 to Present)
IPL-2015
High Scorer (August 2015 to August 2016)
IPL-2009
High Scorer (August 2009 to August 2010)
Achievements
9000 runs
Off 9005 balls February 2016 to Present 10 years & 5 months
Hold the record of maintaining strike rate and ensuring that all the balls I face never go empty.
These runs were completed in 204 innings.
A phenomenal record of strike rate and average.
These runs were completed in 204 innings.
A phenomenal record of strike rate and average.
ICC World Cup 2015
Top performer March 2015 to Present 11 years & 4 months
Scored a huge 482 runs at an average of 96.0. The strike rate remained 144.0.
Scored 162 off 66 balls in the Pool B match against West Indies.
It brought the target to a record high of 408 runs, which is the second highest in World Cup history.
Scored 162 off 66 balls in the Pool B match against West Indies.
It brought the target to a record high of 408 runs, which is the second highest in World Cup history.
Fastest Century
Against West Indies. April 2009 to January 2011 1 year & 10 months
Scored the fastest century in ODI cricket.
It came from facing only 31 balls.
I made 149 runs in 44 balls during that series.
It came from facing only 31 balls.
I made 149 runs in 44 balls during that series.
Double Century
Against India April 2008 to March 2009 1 year
Scored a high 217 against India.
It was a high enough score to confirm victory.
Became the first South African player to score more than 200.
It was a high enough score to confirm victory.
Became the first South African player to score more than 200.
Off the Field
AB: The Autobiography
Love for Football
Records
- Most sixes in ODI
- Highest T-20 partnership
- Fastest 9000 runs
- Most sixes at World Cup
- Most test innings without duck
- All centuries at strike rate >100
- Fastest half century
- Second fastest hike to 8000 runs
- Fastest 150 runs
- Most dismissals as wicketkeeper
Langauges
English (UK)
Elementary ProficiencyAfrikaans
Native or Bilingual ProficiencyZulu
Professional Working ProficiencyPersonal Info
Driving License
YesHome Address
49 Featherstone Street London EC1Y 8SY, United KingdomFreelance Available
YesGender
MaleRelocation
YesMarital Status
MarriedDate of Birth
1984/02/17Nationality
South AfricaActivities
& Interests
Badminton
Cricket
Singing
Tennis
Meet People
Football
Personal Skills
