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AB de Villiers, popularly known as Mr. 360, is one of the most talented and explosive batsmen to have played in the Indian Premier League (IPL). With his innovative stroke play, he has also invented a shot named Reverse Scoop Shot but his signature shot is known as ˜Fine Sweep™ shot that makes him an unbelievable player throughout the cricket industry. His exceptional timing and ability to clear the boundaries at will, de Villiers has provided numerous breathtaking moments for cricket fans around the world. Let™s take a look at those elite moments of AB de Villiers in the IPL till 2022.
In the 2016 season of the IPL, playing for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), de Villiers delivered a jaw-dropping performance against the Gujarat Lions. Chasing a mammoth target of 159 runs in just 10 overs due to rain interruptions, de Villiers went on a rampage, smashing an unbeaten 129 runs off just 52 balls. He hit 10 fours and 12 sixes, showcasing his immense power-hitting ability and range of shots. His breathtaking knock helped RCB achieve an improbable victory by 4 wickets with 1 ball to spare, leaving the crowd in awe of his extraordinary batting display.
In the 2015 season of the Indian Premier League, AB de Villiers produced a scintillating knock against the Mumbai Indians while playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore. Chasing a challenging target of 196 runs, de Villiers smashed an unbeaten 73 runs off just 33 balls, including 3 fours and 8 sixes. He tore apart the Mumbai Indians bowling attack with his aggressive stroke play and innovative shots, helping RCB win the match by 39 runs. His innings was filled with audacious shots, including reverse sweeps, scoops, and helicopter shots, showcasing his sheer brilliance and adaptability as a batsman.
AB de Villiers was at it again in the 2016 season of the Indian Premier League when he played a crucial knock against the Gujarat Lions for Royal Challengers Bangalore. Chasing a target of 159 runs, AB de Villiers smashed an unbeaten 79 runs off just 47 balls, including 5 fours and 5 sixes. He played a calculated and aggressive innings, and took RCB to the victory with 1 ball spare in their hands. His innings had breathtaking shots, including his trademark inside out shots over cover and extra cover, showcasing his exceptional shot-making ability and match-winning prowess.
Playing for the Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) in the 2012 edition of the Indian Premier League, AB de Villiers played a match-winning knock against Chennai Super Kings. Chasing down a target of 176 runs, de Villiers smashed an unbeaten 68 runs off just 30 balls, including 8 fours and 2 sixes. He played with absolute authority, taking on the CSK bowling attack with ease and guiding his team to convincing 8-wicket victory. His abilities took the game away from the opposition in quick time.
The second edition of IPL witnessed the first century of AB de Villliers in this T20 series. At that time he was playing for Delhi Capitals and had a very fruitful season. While playing against CSK he came a bit early and used his aggressive shots and in a typical manner, he reached his first ever IPL unbeaten century with a score of 105 runs in just 54 balls.
All in All
The Indian Premier League is the number one T20 series in India, in which many of the world-known players participate. AB de Villiers is one of those top-notch cricket players that had given IPL many knockout moments till his retirement. He has invented many aggressive shots as he is a rough right-handed batter. First DC then RCB, his skills have taken him to the list of number one batsmen throughout the IPL seasons with some unbeatable records. From last minute winning to the unbeatable centuries, AB de Villiers is an ideal cricket player for everyone.
