AB de Villiers has made an amazing return to cricket in the World Championship of Legends (WCL). At 41 years old, the former South African star is showing everyone that he can still play at a top level. Recently, he scored a brilliant century against the England Champions, proving his skills are as sharp as ever.
After stepping away from competitive cricket, AB de Villiers came back to play in the WCL. He didn’t waste any time getting into form. First, he scored 63 runs in just 30 balls against the India Champions. This was a strong start, but he had even more to offer.
Then, in the match against the England Champions, de Villiers played an incredible innings. He smashed 116 runs in only 51 balls, helping the South Africa Champions win by 10 wickets. Chasing a target of 153 runs, de Villiers and his opening partner, Hashim Amla, made it look easy. The England bowlers tried hard, but they couldn’t stop the pair. Together, de Villiers and Amla built an unbeaten partnership of 153 runs, finishing the game without losing a wicket.
A Record-Breaking Century
AB de Villiers’ century against the England Champions was special for many reasons. He reached 100 runs in just 41 balls, making it the second fastest century in the WCL. The fastest century belongs to Ben Dunk from Australia, who scored his hundred in only 35 balls. De Villiers became the third player to score a century in the tournament, after Dunk and Sarel Erwee.
On top of that, at 41 years old, AB de Villiers is now the oldest player to score a century in the WCL. This shows that his talent and hard work are still shining through. Here’s a table of the oldest players to score a hundred in the tournament:
| Player | Balls To Century | Age |
| AB de Villiers | 41 | 41 years, 157 days |
| Ben Dunk | 35 | 37 years, 121 days |
| Sarel Erwee | 50 | 34 years, 242 days |
41-year-old
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South Africa Champions’ Strong Run
Thanks to AB de Villiers’ century in the WCL and his leadership, the South Africa Champions are doing very well. They have won all three of their games so far. This puts them in a great spot to reach the final of the tournament.
Next, they will face the Pakistan Champions on July 25 in Leicester. After that, they play the Australia Champions on July 27. If they win just one of these two matches, their place in the semifinal will be confirmed. With de Villiers leading the team and batting so well, the South Africa Champions look tough to beat.
This AB de Villiers century in the WCL is a big deal. It shows that even at 41, he can still take on strong teams and win games for his side. His quick scoring and smart batting have made him a key player in the tournament. As the South Africa Champions move forward, de Villiers’ form will be important. His experience and skills are helping the team aim for the WCL title.
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