Top 10 South African cricketers of all time

#9 AB de Villiers

AB de Villiers

AB de Villiers is a batsman possessing the ability to play the same ball to different parts of the ground. Thus, he has come to be known as Mr. 360.

He is a versatile cricketer, overflowing with talent and can change his game according to the team’s need. He can contribute big-time in the field as well. Be it in Tests, ODIs or T20s, de Villiers has been supremely consistent in all forms of the game. He averages over 50 in Tests and ODIs, having scored 8074 and 9319 runs in the two formats respectively.

He also has numerous records to his name, a few notable ones being the fastest international 50, 100 and 150 in ODIs and the second highest Test score by a South African. De Villiers excelled in other sports as well, including rugby, golf and tennis and is certainly one of South Africa’s greats.