AB de Villiers, a name that’s music to the ears of cricket fans worldwide, is celebrating his 41st birthday today. The former South African team captain has been a fan favorite, not just in his home country, but across the globe. And, let’s be honest, who wouldn’t love a player who could pull off some of the most incredible shots on the field? I mean, we’re talking about a guy who could hit the ball to any corner of the field, earning him the nickname “Mr. 360 degree player.”
As we wish AB de Villiers a happy birthday, it’s worth noting that he still holds some impressive records in world cricket that no one has been able to break. So, what makes him so special? For starters, he has this incredible ability to deliver the ball to any part of the field, making him a nightmare for bowlers to face. And, as we take a look at his records, it’s clear that he’s a force to be reckoned with.
Record of putting fifty in the lowest balls in ODIs
The ODI format has undergone a lot of changes over the last decade, with batsmen becoming increasingly aggressive. However, despite this shift, AB de Villiers still holds the record for the fastest fifty in ODIs, achieving this feat in just 16 balls in a match against the West Indies in 2015. This broke the previous record held by Sanath Jayasuriya, who had set a fifty in 17 balls in a match against Pakistan in 1996.
Record of scoring the fastest century in ODIs
De Villiers also holds the record for the fastest century in ODIs, scoring a ton in just 31 balls in a match against the West Indies in 2015. His aggressive batting left the Windies team reeling, and he broke the previous record held by Kiwi batsman Corey Anderson, who had scored a century in 36 balls in a match against the West Indies in 2014.
Batsman who played the most innings before being dismissed on Duck in Tests
In Test cricket, AB de Villiers has a record that’s still standing – he played 78 innings before being dismissed for a duck in a Test match against Bangladesh in 2008-09. This is a testament to his incredible skill and consistency as a batsman.
AB de Villiers’ records in international cricket
So, what are AB de Villiers’ overall records in international cricket? In 114 Test matches, he’s scored 8765 runs, including 22 centuries and 46 half-centuries. In ODIs, he’s played 228 matches, scoring 9577 runs at an average of 53.5, with 53 half-centuries and 25 centuries. And, in T20 Internationals, he’s played 78 matches, scoring 1672 runs and 10 half-centuries. These numbers are a reminder of his incredible talent and dedication to the sport. As we celebrate his birthday, it’s clear that AB de Villiers is a true legend of the game.
