AB de Villiers Returns with Blazing 41‑Ball Century Against England Champions
Forty-year-old AB de Villiers Returns to remind the cricketing world of his unmatched genius! The former South African star smashed a 41-ball century for South Africa Champions in the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025, steering his team to a dominant win over England Champions.
In his last match, de Villiers stunned the crowd with a masterclass, scoring 116 off 51 balls*, which included 10 sixes and 9 fours, making it one of the most explosive knocks in WCL history.
🏏 Total Scores:
England Champions – 152/6 (20 overs)
South Africa Champions – 153/1 (15.2 overs)
Eng vd SA Top Performers – WCL 2025 Game 8
| Team | Top Batter | Runs | Top Bowler | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eng Champ | P. Mustard | 39 | Samit Patel | 1 |
| Eng Champ | Eoin Morgan | 20 | — | — |
| SA Champ | AB de Villiers | 116* | Wayne Parnell | 2 |
| SA Champ | Hashim Amla* | 29* | Imran Tahir | 2 |
South Africa Champions vs England Champions Match Highlights
- AB de Villiers hits fastest century of WCL 2025
- 41-ball ton with 10 sixes and 9 boundaries
- South Africa Champions unbeaten after 3 games
- England Champions struggle with mid-order collapse
- WCL 2025 gaining traction with legends back in form
AB de Villiers Returns with Century: A Knock to Remember
- Balls faced: 51
- Runs scored: 116*
- Fours: 9
- Sixes: 10
- Strike rate: 227.45
This was vintage AB, showing elite timing, footwork, and control. His form in the last match proves why he remains one of cricket’s most destructive batters, even in 2025.
South Africa Champions Dominate WCL 2025 Standings
With this win, SA Champions secured their third consecutive victory, claiming the top spot on the WCL points table. De Villiers, along with Wayne Parnell, Imran Tahir, and Hashim Amla, has turned the team into a real title contender.
