Several years after retiring from professional cricket, former star batter AB de Villiers continues to light up the field in the World Legends Championship. Today, he delivered a spectacular performance against Australia. South Africa, facing the champions of Australia in Headingley, won the toss and chose to bat first. They posted a formidable total of 241 runs for six wickets in their 20 overs.
De Villiers opened the batting with J J Smuts, and they set the tone with an aggressive start. The opening partnership added 78 runs in the powerplay without losing a wicket. De Villiers, known for his destructive batting, reached the three-figure mark off just 39 balls.
He went on to score 123 runs off 46 balls, hitting 15 fours and eight sixes in an electrifying display. His innings laid the foundation for South Africa’s huge total. Smuts also played a crucial role, nearing a century himself before being dismissed for 85 runs off 53 balls. The opening partnership reached 187 runs, putting immense pressure on Australia’s bowlers.
Australia’s bowlers struggled to contain De Villiers’s onslaught as he dominated the game with his powerful batting. His blistering innings helped South Africa set a challenging target, leaving the Aussies with a tough chase ahead.
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