Within the sixth match of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025, AB de Villiers turned again the clock with a wide ranging show of power-hitting towards India Champions. Showcasing the aptitude and timing that outlined his prime, the South African legend lit up the stage with a classic knock that left followers thrilled and bowlers looking for solutions.
AB de Villiers rolls again time with a blistering knock
Popping out to bat on quantity 4 within the first innings, de Villiers, at 41 years outdated, rewound the clock with an innings that was a masterclass in fashionable T20 batting. Main South Africa Champions towards India Champions, he blazed an unbeaten 63 runs off simply 30 balls, together with 3 fours and 4 towering sixes, at a staggering strike fee of 210.
What actually set his efficiency aside was the sheer selection and audacity of his stroke play, a trademark of his prime. Even at this age, de Villiers unleashed his signature photographs with outstanding precision and energy. Spectators had been handled to traditional sweeps that defied discipline placements, audacious inside-out drives over further cowl, completely timed lofted pulls that sailed over the ropes, and easy straight drives down the bottom. His capability to govern the sector and discover gaps with such a various vary of strokes left the Indian bowlers with out solutions, solidifying his standing as ‘Mr. 360’ and proving that age is merely a quantity when expertise and innovation align.
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𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹, 𝗔𝗕 𝗱𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 🤯
The 🐐 simply confirmed that he is nonetheless acquired it, smacking 63* off simply 30 balls 🙌#WCL2025 #ABDevilliers pic.twitter.com/oRvezMqzQ1
— FanCode (@FanCode) July 22, 2025
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Indian batting falters below strain
In the meantime, the defending champions, India Champions, had a dismal outing on Tuesday whereas chasing a frightening goal of 209 runs. The Indian batting lineup crumbled below strain, shedding wickets at common intervals and failing to construct any momentum. Robin Uthappa, Shikhar Dhawan, and Ambati Rayudu fell cheaply, whereas solely Stuart Binny confirmed some battle with an unbeaten 37 off 39 balls. Yusuf Pathan fell to a shocking relay catch by de Villiers and Sarel Erwee. The center and decrease order supplied little resistance as Imran Tahir and Aaron Phangiso ran via the lineup, sealing a dominant 88-run win.
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