AB de Villiers IPL Career

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AB de Villiers IPL Career
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IPL Debut Year2008
RoleWicketkeeper-Batsman
IPL TeamRCB (Last)
Batting StyleRight-Handed Batter
NationalitySouth Africa
Last Auction PriceINR 11 Cr (Last)
Last IPL Season Runs/Wickets313 (2021)



One of the world's most destructive batsmen, Abraham Benjamin de Villiers is a South African cricket player. He is known as "Mr. 360°" because of his extensive track record of hammering the ball throughout the entire field. He is a modern-day batsman who excels in all forms of cricket.


He also played in the Indian Premier League, representing teams like the Royal Challengers Bangalore and the Delhi Daredevils [Capitals] before he announced his retirement at the end of the 2021 campaign. He now offers commentary and match analysis on his YouTube channel and also works as a broadcaster


AB de Villiers IPL teams from 2008-24

AB de Villiers played his first three seasons of the IPL for Delhi Daredevils (now Capitals) before switching to Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2011. Since then, the swashbuckling player never played for any other team in the IPL.


De Villiers announced his retirement from all forms of cricket after the conclusion of IPL 2021 in UAE, finishing an illustrious IPL career with 5162 runs at an average of 39.71 and an impressive strike rate of 151.69, with 40 half-centuries and three centuries next to his name.


YearTeam
2021Royal Challengers Bangalore
2020Royal Challengers Bangalore
2019Royal Challengers Bangalore
2018Royal Challengers Bangalore
2017Royal Challengers Bangalore
2016Royal Challengers Bangalore
2015Royal Challengers Bangalore
2014Royal Challengers Bangalore
2013Royal Challengers Bangalore
2012Royal Challengers Bangalore
2011Royal Challengers Bangalore
2010Delhi Daredevils
2009Delhi Daredevils
2008 Delhi Daredevils


AB de Villiers IPL Auction Price

AB de Villiers first played for Delhi Daredevils, now known as Delhi Capitals for three seasons (2008, 2009, and 2010) before he was bought by the Royal Challengers Bangalore for INR 5 crores. He has played for RCB since then till his announcement of retirement. RCB retained him for the massive amount of 11 crores in the 2019 season.


YearPriceTeam
2021INR 11 CrRoyal Challengers Bangalore
2020INR 11 CrRoyal Challengers Bangalore
2019INR 11 CrRoyal Challengers Bangalore
2018INR 11 CrRoyal Challengers Bangalore
2017INR 9.5 CrRoyal Challengers Bangalore
2016INR 9.5 CrRoyal Challengers Bangalore
2015INR 9.5 CrRoyal Challengers Bangalore
2014INR 9.5 CrRoyal Challengers Bangalore
2013INR 5.8 CrRoyal Challengers Bangalore
2012INR 5.5 CrRoyal Challengers Bangalore
2011INR 5 CrRoyal Challengers Bangalore
2010INR 1.38 CrDelhi Daredevils
2009INR 1.47 CrDelhi Daredevils
2008INR 1.2 CrDelhi Daredevils



AB de Villiers IPL runs year-wise

In 2008, South African wicketkeeper- batsman AB de Villiers made his IPL debut. With a strike rate of 151.69 and an average of 39.71, he has scored 5,162 runs in 184 matches. With three centuries, 40 half-centuries, and 157 caps, he is the second most-capped player for RCB.


YearMatchesInnsNORunsHSAverageSR100s50s4s6s
20211514431376*31.3148.34022316
20201514445473*45.4158.74053323
20191313344282*44.2154053126
20181211248090*53.33174.54063930
201799121689*27132.51011216
201616163687129*52.84168.79165737
201516143513133*46.63175.08126022
20141413239589*35.9158.63032624
2013141443606436164.38023415
20121613531964*39.87161.11032615
2011161343126534.66128.39022114
20107701114515.8593.270070
200915134465105*51.66130.98133912
20086619526*1996.930051
Overall184170405162133*39.71151.68340413251



AB de Villiers IPL Records

With an astounding 25 "Player of the Match" awards, De Villiers leads the list of most Man of the Match winners to date. He scored 5162 runs in 170 innings during his IPL career, displaying an incredible strike rate of 151.68. AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli hold the record for the highest partnership in the IPL so far, which took place in the 2016 IPL season against Gujarat Lions. ABD and Virat scored a 229-run partnership for the 2nd wicket.


AB de Villiers As Batter



  • AB de Villers is known as Mr.360 for his exceptional ability to smash the ball across the entire wagon wheel and also to play at any position.


  • AB de Villers has won 25 Player of the Match awards, the most MoM (Man of the Match) award by any player so far in the IPL. He has also won the most MoM awards (23) for RCB, the most by any player for their respective franchise.


  • ABD stands third in the most sixes in IPL, with 251 sixes off his bat in the IPL


  • AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli hold the record for highest partnership in the IPL so far, with scoring 229 runs in partnership for the 2nd wicket.


  • AB de Villiers is fourth highest run scorer in an innings, with his 133 not-out knock against MI in 2015.



MatchesInningsRunsAverageS/R50/100
184170516239.71151.6840/3


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FAQs

Q. How many IPL teams has AB de Villiers played for?

After playing for Delhi Daredevils from 2008 to 2010, he moved to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the league's fourth season in 2011 and has been an integral part of the team since then.

Q. Will AB de Villiers play IPL 2024?

No. In 2021, de Villers had announced his retirement from the IPL. We will be able to see him off the field as he has an active presence in the broadcasting and media houses of the IPL.

Q. What is AB de Villiers highest score in IPL?

133* is his highest score in IPL.

Q. Who is called Mr 360 in cricket?

AB de Villiers is also known by the name Mr 360 as he can smash the ball in all directions and cover the entire wagon wheel.

Q. Why did AB de Villiers retire early?

AB de Villiers revealed the reason behind his early retirement from international cricket, disclosing that he played the final two years of his career while contending with an eye injury.

Q. What is AB de Villiers doing after retirement?

AB de Villiers is a retired professional cricketer and is currently pursuing cricket commentary across various franchise leagues and international tournaments.