AB De Villiers Biography
AB de Villiers, born on February 17, 1984 , in Pretoria, South Africa, is a cricketing maestro renowned for his innovative strokeplay, athleticism, and versatility. De Villiers emerged as one of cricket’s most dynamic and talented players, excelling in all formats of the game. His aggressive yet technically sound batting style earned him accolades worldwide, including the fastest century in ODI cricket. De Villiers served as the backbone of the South African cricket team for over a decade, captivating fans with his ability to adapt to any situation. His legacy remains etched as one of cricket’s most extraordinary and beloved figures.
General Information About Famous Cricketer AB De Villiers
Detail Information Full Name Abraham Benjamin de Villiers Nickname Mr. 360, ABD Profession Cricketer Date of Birth February 17, 1984 Current Age 40 years, 9 months, 4 days Wife Danielle de Villiers Nationality South African
Exploring AB De Villiers Personal Journey
Detail Information Name AB de Villiers Birth Name Abraham Benjamin de Villiers Nickname Mr. 360, ABD Height 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm) Figure Athletic Weight 77 kg (170 lbs) Eye Color Blue Hair Color Light Brown Date of Birth February 17, 1984 Religion Christianity Present Address Not Available Hometown Pretoria, South Africa
AB De Villiers Education
Detail Information School Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool (Affies), Pretoria, South Africa College/University University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa (Degree in B.Com)
AB De Villiers Favorite
Favourite Things AB de Villiers Food Steak, braai (barbecue) Actor/Actress Tom Cruise, Denzel Washington Musicians Kings of Leon, The Black Keys, Foo Fighters Song “Wonderwall” by Oasis Book “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho Hobbies Playing golf, playing video games Films “The Shawshank Redemption”, “The Dark Knight” Colour Blue Perfume None mentioned Director Clint Eastwood Holiday Destinations Cape Verde, Italy Likes Traveling, playing with his dogs
AB De Villiers Relationship Journey
Relationship Partner Duration Status Children High School Sweetheart Danielle Booysen 1995-2000 Ex-Girlfriend – Marriage Danielle Booysen (again) 2000-2012 Divorced One son (Abraham Jr.) Romantic Relationship Candice van der Merwe 2012-2014 Ex-Girlfriend – Marriage Candice van der Merwe 2014-present Married Two daughters (Nevada and Jordan)
AB De Villiers Career Journey
Career Details AB de Villiers Country South Africa Role Batsman, Wicket-keeper, Captain Format Test, One-Day International (ODI), Twenty20 International (T20I) Debut Test: 2004, ODI: 2004, T20I: 2006 Career Span 2004-2018 Tests 114 matches, 8,765 runs, 22 centuries ODIs 228 matches, 9,577 runs, 25 centuries T20Is 78 matches, 1,729 runs, 6 centuries Captaincy South Africa (Test and ODI), Royal Challengers Bangalore (IPL) Awards Wisden Cricketer of the Year (2014), ICC Cricketer of the Year (2014) Records Highest individual score in ODI cricket (OK), Fastest century in T20I cricket (31 balls), Most sixes in ODI cricket (146)
AB De Villiers Career Statistics
Format Matches Runs Highest Score Average Strike Rate 100s 50s 4s 6s Catches Stumpings Test 114 8765 278* 50.66 54.06 22 46 1025 64 222 5 ODI 228 9577 176 53.50 101.09 25 53 840 204 176 5 T20I 78 1672 79* 26.12 135.16 0 10 140 73 65 8 IPL 184 5056 133* 40.77 151.23 3 40 404 245 93 0 Domestic (FC) 167 10940 217 49.76 – 28 51 – – 269 9 Domestic (List A) 253 9592 162* 47.20 – 26 57 – – 257 15 Domestic (T20) 310 9169 133* 37.57 – 3 59 – – 192 20
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