By Moneycontrol Sports Desk | February 17, 2025
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Born on February 17, 1984, AB de Villiers showed a natural flair for sports from an early age. His immense talent quickly earned him recognition as South Africa’s future star. By 21, he was already making waves in international cricket.
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De Villiers proved to be a turning point as he played match-winning knocks against India and crucial innings in England and Australia in 2008.
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In 2010, he etched his name in history by scoring an unbeaten 278 against Pakistan, surpassing Gary Kirsten’s record for South Africa’s highest Test score.
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After a stellar career, De Villiers shocked the cricketing world by announcing his international retirement in 2018.
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133 (59) vs Mumbai Indians, 2015 (IPL)* – A breathtaking innings that powered RCB to a huge total.
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149 (44) vs West Indies, 2015 (ODI) – The fastest 100 and 150 in ODI history, cementing his legacy.
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278 (418) vs Pakistan, 2010 (Test)* – South Africa’s highest individual Test score at the time.