AB de Villiers turns back the clock with 39-ball century in WCL 2025
Updated On: 27 July, 2025 08:06 PM IST | Manchester | mid-day online correspondent
Opening the innings alongside JJ Smuts, de Villiers wasted little time in finding his rhythm. The duo forged a colossal 187-run stand off just 81 balls for the first wicket, laying the foundation for South Africa Champions’ imposing total. De Villiers began cautiously, collecting a few singles early on
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AB de Villiers (Pic: AFP)
Legendary South African batter AB de Villiers rolled back the years as he smashed a stunning 39-ball century in the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025. The 41-year-old lit up Headingley in Leeds on Sunday with a sensational knock against Australia Champions, guiding his side to a formidable total of 241/6 in 20 overs.
Opening the innings alongside JJ Smuts, de Villiers wasted little time in finding his rhythm. The duo forged a colossal 187-run stand off just 81 balls for the first wicket, laying the foundation for South Africa Champions’ imposing total. De Villiers began cautiously, collecting a few singles early on, before unleashing his trademark aggression in the third over, launching into Brett Lee with a towering six and a crisp boundary.
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