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🏏 AB de Villiers at 41: Still Mr. 360!
Date: August 3, 2025
Match: Pakistan vs South Africa – T20I Series
Venue: Newlands, Cape Town
Cricket fans across the globe were left speechless as AB de Villiers, at the age of 41 and carrying a visible hamstring injury, smashed a jaw-dropping 47-ball century against Pakistan in the ongoing T20I series.
The South African legend, who came out of retirement earlier this year for a short farewell tour, proved once again why he’s one of the greatest T20 batsmen of all time.
🎯 Match Situation When ABD Walked In
South Africa were struggling at 45/3 in 7 overs, with Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah breathing fire. The crowd expected some resistance — what they got was an all-time great masterclass in counterattack.
Despite hobbling between the wickets, AB launched 8 sixes and 9 boundaries, racing to a century in just 47 balls.
📹 Watch the Video: AB de Villiers' 47-Ball Ton
👉 Watch Now – Full Highlights (Embed or link video here)
“It felt like 2015 again… absolute madness!” – Commentator Mark Nicholas during the innings.
📊 Key Stats from the Innings
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Balls Faced | 54 |
| Runs Scored | 110* |
| Sixes | 8 |
| Fours | 9 |
| Strike Rate | 203.7 |
💬 ABD’s Post-Match Reaction
Despite limping through parts of his innings, de Villiers smiled and said:
"The body hurts, but the love for the game never fades. I wasn’t sure I could even walk after the 10th over — but the adrenaline kicked in.”
🤯 Social Media Reaction
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#ABDevilliers and #Mr360 were trending worldwide within 15 minutes of his hundred.
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Fans called it “the comeback knock of the century.”
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Celebrities, ex-cricketers, and even rival players shared praises.
🇵🇰 Pakistan’s Bowlers: No Answer
Even Pakistan’s world-class bowling attack looked clueless. Shaheen tried yorkers, Shadab brought in spin variations — but nothing could stop ABD’s clean hitting.
📅 What’s Next?
South Africa now lead the T20I series 1-0. AB de Villiers’ fitness will be assessed before the next game, but fans are hoping he continues to dazzle — even on one leg!
📝 Final Thoughts
At 41, battling a hamstring strain, and playing against one of the world’s best bowling attacks — AB de Villiers just reminded the world why he's a generational talent.
This wasn’t just a century — it was an emotion, a statement, and a fairytale comeback all rolled into one.
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