AB de Villiers has grabbed headlines once again with an outstanding run of performances in the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025, reminding fans of his legendary prowess.
In the recent clash between South Africa Champions and India Champions at Northampton, 41-year-old de Villiers rolled back the years, smashing an unbeaten 63 off just 30 balls. Arriving at the crease after the fall of Jacques Rudolph in the ninth over, de Villiers launched an all-out attack, hammering three fours and four sixes at a strike rate close to 200, propelling his team to an imposing 208/6 in 20 overs[2][3][4][5]. His performance powered South Africa Champions to a comprehensive 88-run victory (DLS method), leaving India’s star-studded line-up reeling during their chase, which ended at 111/9 in 18.2 overs[4].
De Villiers not only dazzled with the bat but also made headlines in the field. During India’s innings, he produced a remarkable relay catch to dismiss Yusuf Pathan, sprinting in from the deep, catching the ball, and smartly tossing it mid-air to teammate Sarel Erwee just before crossing the boundary rope—an effort widely hailed as one of the most spectacular catches of the year[3][5].
This blistering knock and fielding brilliance marked de Villiers’ return to franchise T20 competition for the first time since IPL 2021, as he captains South Africa Champions in the WCL—an event bringing together retired greats for a summer competition in England[2][7].
More recently, de Villiers added another feather to his cap, scoring a scintillating century off just 41 deliveries against England Champions in the WCL 2025—a testament to his enduring skill and entertainment value, even some years after his official retirement from international cricket[6].
References
- [1] AB De Villiers sixes Alien Mode Catch by ABD in World … – YouTube
- [2] WATCH: AB de Villiers blasts India Champions with …
- [3] Watch: AB de Villiers takes the Catch of the Year 2025 to break Indian hearts
- [4] AB De Villiers Rolls Back The Years, Powers SA To Victory …
- [5] AB de Villiers mauls India bowlers with match-winning knock in WCL, then removes Yusuf Pathan with sensational catch
- [6] It’s Century for AB Devilliers in just 41 deliveries against England in WCL
- [7] Read all Latest and Breaking News of AB de Villiers – NDTV Sports
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