AB de Villiers delivered yet another legendary performance in the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025, smashing a breathtaking 123 off just 46 balls against the Australia Champions at Headingley, Leeds.
THE GREATEST EVER TO PLAY THE GAME, AB DE VILLIERS 🐐 pic.twitter.com/SZCpX2pW1t
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) July 27, 2025
His innings was studded with 15 fours and eight sixes as he batted at a strike rate of 267.39. This was de Villiers' second century on the bounce as he previously went past the three-figure mark against England Champions.
AB didn't spare any Australian bowler as he smashed Brett Lee, Peter Siddle, Steve OKeefe, John Hastings, Daniel Christian and D Arcy Short to all parts of the ground. He reserved special treatment for Steve OKeefe as he kept hitting him for sixes.
Back to back hundreds for AB de Villiers, he is unstoppable.❤️😭pic.twitter.com/myLpCJHEyS
— . (@ABDszn17) July 27, 2025
The former South Africa captain brought up his ton in the 13th over of the innings, and he completed the milestone off 39 balls. After completing the century, de Villiers removed his helmet as he soaked in the atmosphere.
AB does it again like he never left the game! AB de Villiers was excellent against England Champions, scoring a 41-ball century, he led his side to a brilliant win.
7 years since retirement and AB de Villiers is probably still the most talented batsman in this galaxy pic.twitter.com/rxKsAfd6EL
— Abhinav (@KohliArchives) July 24, 2025
Facing 51 deliveries, AB de Villiers scored an unbeaten 116 runs, which was laced with 15 boundaries and seven maximums. On the other hand, Amla played a supportive knock, which came in 25 balls.
AB DE VILLIERS SMASHED A 41 BALL CENTURY IN THE WCL. 🥶
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) July 24, 2025
- The GOAT is back with a bang. 🐐 pic.twitter.com/7545tdQHGE
AB de Villiers delivered a vintage masterclass in the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025, leading the South Africa Champions to a commanding 88-run victory over the India Champions at The County Ground in Northampton on Tuesday.
AB de Villiers still doing freakish things at 41 🤯 pic.twitter.com/o6P9sbCEF3
— Werner (@Werries_) July 22, 2025
The 41-year-old invoked memories of his cricketing heyday, delivering a performance that left fans buzzing.
Walking onto the pitch, De Villiers was an instant crowd favourite, and he certainly did not disappoint. He aggressively launched into the Indian bowlers, accumulating an impressive 63 not out off just 30 balls at a blistering strike rate of 210.
His innings included three fours and a staggering four sixes, each shot echoing the flair and finesse that has been synonymous with his career.
But what will live long in the memory though is what he did in the dismissal of Yusuf Pathan, rolling back the years with some boundary heroics. Welcome back AB...
WHAT HE SAID:
🗣️ "I didn’t expect to feel this good again on a cricket field. It’s been a while, but the rhythm came back, and I just went with it. The crowd, the energy, the old mates—it all came together beautifully."
🗣️ "This tournament is more than just cricket—it’s a celebration. I’m just grateful to be part of it and to still be able to contribute."
🏏 Career Summary at Retirement:
Tests: 114 matches
ODIs: 228 matches
T20Is: 78 matches
Total Runs: Over 20 000 across formats