AB de Villiers' five memorable centuries as ODI captain 

In the world of modern sports, what Roger Federer is to Tennis and Usain Bolt is to athletics, the South African player AB de Villiers is to gentleman's game, cricket.

The former South Africa captain and destructive player, AB de Villiers hanged his boots from the International cricket on May 23. de Villiers had won many games for his country in all the formats of the game.

The right-handed batsman had has been the part of heartbreaking losses, but he has stepped ahead with his quality batting to steady the ship and eventually won the nerve-wracking games for the Proteas.

He has changed the dynamics of the gentleman’s game, has been at the helm to play an integral part for the side as a skipper too. He manufactured some unorthodox shots and earned a tag of 'Mr. 360' by the world cricket fans.

Under Graeme Smith's leadership, de Villiers made his International debut for South Africa in 2004 against England. The right-hand cricketer almost changed the dynamics of cricket with his hard-hitting skills.

Post-2011 World Cup, AB de Villiers was appointed as the captain after Graeme Smith stepped down from the captaincy. AB de Villiers has 25 ODI centuries to his name and we take a look at his five memorable tons as captain.

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#5 119 off 61 balls against India at Wankhede in 2015

5th One Day International Cricket Match: India Vs South Africa

During the fifth ODI game against India in October 2015, the captain de Villiers stepped up once again and smashed 119 runs off just 61 deliveries. His knock included 3 fours and 11 sixes at the huge strike-rate of 195.08.

The visitors went on to score a mammoth total of 438 in the first innings with the help of Faf du Plessis' 133 off 115, Quinton de Kock's 109 off 87 and de Villiers' 119 of 61. While chasing the massive total against good bowling-up, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli surrendered to South Africa as they scored just 16 and 7 respectively.

Shikhar Dhawan and Ajinkya Rahane tried to rescue Indian team from the loss as they scored 60 and 87 respectively, but India bundled out for 224 runs in 36 overs.

#4 136* off 106 balls against Australia in 2014

The destructive South African player, AB de Villiers had scored unbeaten 136 runs off just 106 deliveries against Australia in the Triangular series at Harare in August 2014.

Batting first, George Bailey-led Australia posted 327 on board with the help of Aaron Finch's 112 runs off 116 deliveries. Apart from Finch, Phil Hughes, and skipper Bailey smashed the fifties.

De Villiers smashed 11 boundaries and couple of sixes during this knock to chase down the target of 328 after Australia posted 327 for seven on the board. The then South African skipper, AB de Villiers bagged the Man of the Match award for his splendid knock.

#3 104* off 73 deliveries against India at Kanpur in 2015

During India's tour in 2015, de Villiers scored 104 off just 73 deliveries at Kanpur. His innings included 5 boundaries and 6 sixes with the staggering strike-rate of 142.46.

Batting first South Africa posted a winning total of 303 for 5 on the board with the help of de Villiers' century and du Plessis' half-century. While chasing this total, the Indian opener Rohit Sharma destroyed South African bowling line-up as he smashed 150 off 133 deliveries.

Apart from Rohit Sharma, Ajinky Rahane was the only Indian batsmen who scored a half-century in the match. The then MS Dhoni-led Indian team in reply lost the game by just five runs after scoring 298/7. AB de Villiers was adjudged the Man of the Match award for his brilliant knock.

#2 162* off 66 deliveries against Windies at Sydney in 2015

The then South African skipper AB de Villiers played one of the best innings in his ODI career. During a World Cup match against West Indies in 2015, South African top-order gave a good start to the team. De Villiers came to crease during the 30th over and smashed unbeaten 162 runs off just 66 deliveries including 17 fours and 8 maximums.

AB de Villiers-led South Africa posted a huge total of 408 for 5 on the board. While chasing the big score, Chris Gayle, Marlon Samuels, and Simmons had failed to contribute and West Indies managed to score just 151 in 33.1 overs. De Villiers, who destroyed West Indies bowling line-up, was adjudged the Player of the Match award.

#1 149 off 44 deliveries against Windies at Johannesburg in 2015

AB de Villiers destroyed the bowling line-up of Jason Holder-led West Indies side during the West Indies tour of South Africa in early 2015. On January 18, 2015, de Villiers registered a fastest ODI century off just 31 balls in the second match at Johannesburg.

AB De Villiers surpassed New Zealand all-rounder Corey Anderson's 36-ball ODI century against the same opposition in 2014 at Queenstown. Batting first, South Africa posted a mammoth total of 439 in 50 overs with the help of Hashim Amla's 153 off 142, Rilee Rossouw's 128 off 115 and AB de Villiers' 149 off 49 deliveries.

West Indies, in reply, managed to score 291 runs in 50 overs and lost the game by 148 runs. De Villiers was adjudged the Player of the Match award after scoring fastest century in the ODI history.