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IPL Stats: AB de Villiers

14

Seasons

2021

Latest Season

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

2021 Team

AB de Villiers Batting Summary

Runs 5162
Highest Score 133
Fifties 40
Hundreds 3
Fours 413
Sixes 251
Strike Rate 151

AB de Villiers Runs Graph


AB de Villiers Batting Statistics By IPL Season

Season Innings Runs Highest SR 4's 6's 50's 100's
2021 14 313 76 148 23 16 2 0
2020 14 454 73 158 33 23 5 0
2019 13 442 82 154 31 26 5 0
2018 11 480 90 174 39 30 6 0
2017 9 216 89 132 12 16 1 0
2016 16 687 129 168 57 37 6 1
2015 14 513 133 175 60 22 2 1
2014 13 395 89 158 26 24 3 0
2013 14 360 64 164 34 15 2 0
2012 13 319 64 161 26 15 3 0
2011 13 312 65 128 21 14 2 0
2010 7 111 45 93 7 0 0 0
2009 13 465 105 130 39 12 3 1
2008 6 95 26 96 5 1 0 0

📊 Frequently Asked Questions about AB de Villiers's IPL Stats

IPL Batting FAQs

❓ How many total runs has AB de Villiers scored in the IPL?
AB de Villiers has scored a total of 5162 runs in their IPL career.

❓ What is AB de Villiers’s highest individual score in the IPL?
The highest score by AB de Villiers in a single IPL match is 133.

❓ How many sixes has AB de Villiers hit in the IPL?
AB de Villiers has smashed 251 sixes, showcasing their boundary-hitting power.

❓ How many fours has AB de Villiers hit in the IPL?
A total of 413 fours have been hit by AB de Villiers, reflecting consistent strike rotation and gap-finding.

❓ What does a strike rate of 151 mean for AB de Villiers?
A strike rate of 151 means that AB de Villiers scores 151 runs per 100 balls faced, a vital metric in T20 cricket.

General Career FAQs

❓ How many IPL seasons has AB de Villiers played?
AB de Villiers has played across 14 IPL seasons.

❓ Which team did AB de Villiers represent in the latest IPL season?
In the 2021 season, AB de Villiers played for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

❓ Are these stats accurate?
All stats shown are based on official IPL match data. Summary content may be partially AI-generated using verified statistics.

🏏 AB de Villiers - IPL Career Overview

AB de Villiers redefined batting artistry in the Indian Premier League through fearless innovation and match-winning pyrotechnics for Royal Challengers Bangalore. The South African legend, nicknamed “Mr. 360,” thrilled fans at M Chinnaswamy Stadium with audacious scoops, reverse sweeps and gravity-defying sixes that turned pressure overs into highlight reels. Renowned for chasing steep targets, de Villiers repeatedly delivered clutch knocks under lights, forging iconic partnerships with Virat Kohli that became IPL folklore. Beyond brute power, his calm finishing skills and sharp glovework behind the stumps offered RCB dual value, solidifying the middle order and giving captains flexibility in crunch games. Spectacular catches at boundary ropes showcased athleticism that shifted momentum in key contests, while his cricketing IQ guided younger teammates through high-stakes chases. Even in seasons where collective silverware eluded the franchise, de Villiers’ electric presence ensured every RCB fixture felt like a marquee event, making him one of the most beloved overseas superstars in IPL history.


AB de Villiers, the “Superman” of the Indian Premier League, packed 14 unforgettable seasons into one blue-and-gold legend. Between 2008 and 2021 the South African great amassed 5 162 runs off only 3 403 balls, turning every 2.4 deliveries into either a boundary or a six. His 413 fours and 251 sixes—both top-five numbers in IPL history—underline the fearless arc of his blade, culminating in a jaw-dropping strike rate of 151. From his Delhi Capitals debut in 2008 to his decade-long reign at Royal Challengers Bengaluru, he walked out 170 times, crossing fifty on 40 occasions and reaching three sensational hundreds, the highest a whirlwind 133*. De Villiers never bowled a single legal ball in the IPL, yet his bat alone won matches, hearts and highlight reels.

Note: This overview is partially generated using AI and is based on statistical data. Please verify with official sources for complete accuracy.

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