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๐Ÿ˜ข . AB de Villiers – The Unexpected Shock

Few retirements hit fans harder than AB de Villiers’ decision to retire in 2018. The South African superstar, known for his 360-degree batting and innovation, was still at the peak of his powers.
His announcement stunned the world. AB said he was “tired,” and that he had given everything. Fans around the globe felt robbed of more breathtaking innings that could’ve been.



Known for his 360-degree batting and innovation, de Villiers’ retirement announcement in November 2021 marked the end of a spectacular career.

Major ODI Stats & Achievements

  • Matches: 228 ODIs. 

  • Runs: 9,577 ODI runs. 

  • Batting average: 53.50 in ODIs. 

  • Highest score in ODIs: 176.

  • Centuries (100s) in ODIs: 25 centuries. 

  • Half-centuries (50s) in ODIs: 53 fifty+ scores.




  • Some Records 

  • ๐Ÿ† Notable Records & Milestones

    • He holds the record for the fastest ODI century: 100 runs off just 31 balls against the West Indies in 2015. 

    • He also holds the record for the fastest ODI fifty: 50 runs off 16 balls (also in the same innings vs West Indies). 

    • He was the fastest to reach 9,000 ODI runs – achieved in 205 innings, surpassing the previous mark.

    • His ODI batting average (53.50) is among the highest for players with significant runs in the format.

    • Context & Why It Matters

      • De Villiers didn’t just accumulate big numbers — his rate of scoring was exceptional (e.g., strike-rate over 100 in many innings). 

      • His ability to change games quickly (via very fast centuries/fifties) set him apart as one of the most “impactful” ODI batsmen.

      • Maintaining a high average over 200+ ODIs shows consistency as much as flair.

      • These records place him among the very top ODI batsmen historically — not just for South Africa but globally.



      • Major Test-Records & Stats

        • He scored 8,765 runs in Tests (according to his Wikipedia profile).

        • He made 22 Test centuries.

        • He holds the record for having 78 innings without a duck (i.e., he went 78 Test innings from debut without being dismissed for 0) — a noteworthy streak. 

        • One of his highest scores: 217 (not out)* vs India national cricket team in Ahmedabad. 

        • He reached the top of the ICC Test batting rankings in March 2012.


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        • ๐ŸŽฏ Notable Milestones & Highlights

          • His century count and run total place him among the very best in Test batting for his era.

          • The streak of 78 innings without a duck shows exceptional consistency for a long period.

          • His double-century (217*) and other big scores demonstrate that he could play both big innings and fast-scoring ones.

          • He was versatile: capable of adjusting technique and tempo to suit conditions — a hallmark of great Test batsmen.


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