Even after retirement, AB de Villiers Batting continues to redefine the boundaries of excellence. Former South Africa captain, known for his 360-degree strokeplay, once again proved that the class is permanent because he smiles in the second consecutive century. World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025Hadingley, with fans packed in Leeds, de Villiers returned the clock with a knock, which was a knock with joint power, accurate and pure entertainment.
AB de Villiers broke the second century in WCL 2025
Following a surprising ton against the first England Champion in the tournament, de Villiers continued his sensational form by slamming the breathtaking 123 off just 46 balls against Australians. Exposing the full range of right -handed shots, the bowlers were sent to all corners of the ground. His innings shows 15 borders and 8 huge sixes, publishing the crowds of Leeds with a masterclass in an aggressive strokeplay and sheer dominance at the crease.
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Retirement? What retirement?
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South Africa Champion Crush Australian Champion
De Villiers found a competent partner JJ Smats As the pair kept the inaugural stand of 187 runs in just 81 balls in a big way. Smats played a solid hand with 53 delivery out of 85, including 10 fours and 3 sixes, complementing de Villiers’ fireworks at the other end. The pair’s explosive partnership helped South Africa Champion to pile up 241/6 in 20 overs. For Australians, Peter sidal The bowlers had a pick, claimed 3 wickets for 38 runs.
In response, the Australian champions stumble early and never recovered, eventually folding for just 146 in 16.4 overs. Ben cutting Was the lone warrior, scoring an unbeaten 59, but there was a lack of support from the rest of the lineup. Captain Aeron fangiso Leaded the front with the ball, gave a spell winning 4/13 in 3.4 overs. Imran Tahir The 3 -wicket figures were added to the grief of the Australians, as South Africa wrapped the 95 -run win.
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