4 players with highest ODI batting average while chasing in the last 2 decades

#2 AB de Villiers (Average of 56.81 in 103 innings)

AB de Villiers

AB de Villiers is known as the most complete player in international cricket. His ability to come up with innovative shots makes him one of the most feared batsmen in the world. One question which people always have on their minds every time they look at him play is, 'What can't this man do?'

In his career, De Villiers has played in all batting positions ranging from No.1 to No.8. He has 4204 runs while chasing in ODIs at an average of 56.81. His strike rate of 95.05 while chasing makes this feat all the more incredible. In these 4204 runs, ABD has scored 28 50s and 7 centuries. AHe BD has remained not out on 39 occasions for his side in ODI cricket of which 29 of these have been while chasing.

Best innings while chasing

His best innings while chasing came against Australia in the Tri-Nation Series in Zimbabwe on 27th August 2014. The Aussies had batted first and put on a commanding total of 327 for 7. The South Africans got off to a shaky start as they lost both Amla and De Kock with the score at 51 for 2 at the end of the 8th over. Then came the innings from AB de Villiers, who stitched a 206 run partnership with Faf du Plessis to guide his side to a comfortable victory with 7 wickets and 20 balls to spare. He remained unbeaten at 136 off 106 balls which comprised of 11 boundaries and two 6s.