AB de Villiers
- January 4, 2024
- Cricket Player
Quick Facts
Full Name | AB de Villiers |
Occupation | Cricket Player |
Date Of Birth | Feb 17, 1984(1984-02-17) |
Age | 40 |
Birthplace | Pretoria |
Country | South Africa |
Horoscope | Aquarius |
AB de Villiers Biography
Name | AB de Villiers |
Birthday | Feb 17 |
Birth Year | 1984 |
Place Of Birth | Pretoria |
Birth Country | South Africa |
Birth Sign | Aquarius |
AB de Villiers is one of the most popular and richest Cricket Player who was born on February 17, 1984 in Pretoria, South Africa. South African cricketer known for being one of modern game’s best batsmen. He’s served as South Africa’s Test, One Day International, and Twenty20 captain.
He took over as Test captain from teammate Hashim Amla.
During ODI series, in the 4th ODI in Adelaide, he played as wicket-keeper after Boucher was ruled out. He then scored 82 not out from 85 balls with 6 fours and a six to win the series and was named the man of the match.
Abraham Benjamin de Villiers (born 17 February 1984), is a South African cricketer. In limited overs cricket he is an attacking batsman. He was named as the ICC ODI Player of the Year three times during his 15-year international career. His name was also featured in Wisden Cricketers of the Decade at the end of 2019.
He married Danielle de Villiers in 2013; the couple have sons named Abraham and John. He has two brothers, Jan and Wessels.
AB de Villiers Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Cricket Player |
House | Living in own house. |
AB de Villiers is one of the richest Cricket Player from South Africa. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, AB de Villiers 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was a successful tennis, rugby and golf player as a teen. He made his Test debut in 2004, when he was only 20 years old.
In January 2015, he set two ODI records in a match against the West Indies, hitting the fastest half-century (off 16 balls) and fastest century (off 31 balls) in the format.
In the second Test match against Australia, he scored his 22nd Test century with a score of 126 not out off 146 balls in the first innings. His performance helped the team win the match by 6 wickets.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Height | 5 feet 11 inches |
AB de Villiers height 5 feet 11 inches AB weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is AB de Villiers Dating?
According to our records, AB de Villiers is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, AB de Villiers’s is not dating anyone.
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De Villiers has scored 22 Test and 25 ODI centuries. He scored his first Test century against England in 2005 and his first ODI century against West Indies in 2007.
Facts & Trivia
AB Ranked on the list of most popular Cricket Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in South Africa. AB de Villiers celebrates birthday on February 17 of every year.
De Villiers had a reputation as an outstanding fielder, typified by a diving run-out of Simon Katich of Australia in 2006, when he dived to stop the ball, and while still lying on his stomach facing away from the stumps, he tossed the ball backwards over his shoulder and effected a direct hit. This has also led people to make further comparisons of him to Jonty Rhodes, who was also one of the finest fielders of his generation. His fielding positions other than wicket-keeper are 1st and 2nd slip and cover.
Top Facts about AB de Villiers
- AB de Villiers is a retired South African cricketer.
- He was born on February 17, 1984 in Pretoria, South Africa.
- De Villiers played for the South African national team from 2004-2018.
- He scored over 20,000 runs in international cricket across all formats.
- De Villiers holds the record for the fastest ODI century (off 31 balls).
- He also holds the record for the fastest fifty and hundred in IPL history.
- De Villiers was named ICC ODI Player of the Year three times (2010, 2014, and 2015).
- He is known for his innovative shot-making and athleticism on the field.
- De Villiers retired from international cricket in May 2018 at age 34.
- In retirement, he has continued to play T20 leagues around the world including IPL and PSL
Who is best AB de Villiers or Virat?
Batting StatsVirat KohliAB de Villiers
Highest Score| 183| 176
Batting Average| 59.07| 53.50
Batting Strike Rate| 93.17| 101.10
Total Centuries (100s)| 43| 25
Why did Abd retire early?
Former South Africa international AB de Villiers says he has decided to retire from all forms of cricket, having lost his hunger for the game , ending a 17-year career where he established himself as one of his country’s greats.
Who is better Dhoni or AB de Villiers?
If we compare their batting (runs, average, strike rate, centuries) and keeping (dismissals – catches and stumpings – and dismissals per innings), AB de Villiers seems to come out on top.
Why AB de Villiers is called Mr 360?
Known by many by his moniker “Mr 360” because he can smash the ball anywhere in a stadium, De Villiers played 114 Tests, 228 ODIs and 78 T20Is for South Africa but had not represented his country since 2018.
Who is best batsman in the world?
PosPlayerCareer Best Rating
1 (0)| Babar Azam| 898 v West Indies, 10/06/2022
2 (0)| Rassie van der Dussen| 796 v England, 19/07/2022
3 (0)| Quinton de Kock| 813 v Sri Lanka, 10/03/2019
4 (0)| Imam-ul-Haq| 815 v West Indies, 12/06/2022