AB de Villiers continues to remind cricket fans why he remains one of the most admired batters of his generation. Even years after stepping away from international cricket, the former South Africa star is still producing eye-catching performances in the World Championship of Legends (WCL), bringing back memories of the extraordinary strokeplay that made him a global favourite.
At 42, de Villiers has shown that his timing, innovation and ability to dominate bowlers remain special. His recent performances, highlighted in the accompanying graphic, feature several impressive innings against international opposition in the legends competition.
AB de Villiers' Last Seven WCL Innings
Opposition | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
India Champions | 63* | 30 |
England Champions | 116* | 51 |
Australia Champions | 123 | 146 |
Australia Champions | 6 | 4 |
Pakistan Champions | 120* | 60 |
West Indies Champions | 70 | 39 |
Australia Champions | 114* | 40 |
The numbers underline the range of AB De Villiers' batting. His unbeaten 116 off 51 balls against England Champions and 120 not out off 60 deliveries against Pakistan Champions demonstrated his ability to combine clean hitting with remarkable control.
His 114 not out off just 40 balls against Australia Champions was another reminder of the explosive batting that earned him the nickname Mr 360. Meanwhile, his 63 off 30 balls against India Champions and 70 off 39 against West Indies Champions showed that he can make an immediate impact without needing a long period at the crease.
Not every innings has produced a big score, but that is part of the game. What stands out is the frequency with which de Villiers has turned promising starts into substantial contributions.
A Legend Fans Still Miss
De Villiers retired from international cricket in 2018, leaving behind a legacy built on innovation, consistency and fearless strokeplay across formats. His continued performances in the WCL have renewed the familiar question among supporters: how many more records might he have challenged had he continued playing international cricket for longer?
While that remains a matter of speculation, his performances in the legends competition offer fans another opportunity to appreciate a batter whose influence on modern limited-overs cricket remains unmistakable.
