AB de Villiers scores fastest ODI century against WI
AB de Villiers struck 110-run on 32 balls while playing against the Windies.
JOHANSBURG (Dunya News/Reuters) - Captain and wicket keeper of South Africa team AB de Villiers smashed fastest One-day International (ODI) century against West Indies on Sunday, Dunya News reported.
After coming to the wicket following a massive 247-run opening stand between Hashim Amla and Rilee Rossouw, De Villiers compounded the tourist’ misery as he belted eight fours and 11 massive sixes to beat the previous record of 36 balls by New Zealand all-rounder Corey Anderson against West Indies last year.
As per details, AB de Villiers struck 110-run on 32 balls while playing second ODI against West Indies.
Spin maestro Saqlain Mushtaq paid tribute to AB de Villiers saying it was an outstanding performance..
An outstanding performance by AB DE Villiers
— Saqlain Mushtaq (@Saqlain_Mushtaq) January 18, 2015
Australia s David Warner, whose side had beaten India just a few minutes before AB de Villiers shocked the world, also enjoyed an absolutely brilliant innings by the South African genius as much as he enjoyed his team s victory over India..
Great win tonight well done @mstarc56 for getting his best figures. What about @ABdeVilliers17 striking atm serious player well done!!
— David Warner (@davidwarner31) January 18, 2015
Former Australian opener, and an exceptional hitter himself, Dean Jones went as far as predicting this record to stay forever..
No one ever will beat @ABdeVilliers17 fastest ODI century in just 31 balls #crazyridiculous #genius #SAvWI
— Dean Jones (@ProfDeano) January 18, 2015
Indian commentator Harsha Bhogle was simply astonished to see what AB was doing with the West Indian bowlers
This book cricket that ab de villiers is playing.......does every page end with 6 or 4?
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) January 18, 2015
Former English captain Michael Vaughan was heavily impressed by de Villiers s batting. He said that AB was a genius and went on to say that his game seemed ordinary to him compared with that of AB de Villiers
This book cricket that ab de villiers is playing.......does every page end with 6 or 4?
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) January 18, 2015
When i watch @ABdeVilliers17 Bat it reminds me that I really wasn t that good in comparison ... #justsaying
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) January 18, 2015
He said that cricket has never been like this before..
149 off 44 balls from @ABdeVilliers17 !!!! And you still get some Ex players saying the game was better in the 70s and 80s..!!!!
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) January 18, 2015
Such was the impact of the innings that even English Rugby player Alex Goode was seen loving it..
I take my hat off to AB de Villiers, he just scored 149 runs from 44 balls. Incredible hitting
— Alex Goode (@Alex_goode0) January 18, 2015
English bowler Tim Bresnan said that he no longer felt embarrassed for being smacked over the park by AB in past. He said that he was playing just another game. His level was beyond any other cricketer in world cricket
Suddenly don t feel so bad being whacked to all parts by AB. he is not playing the same game as the rest of us. 149 from 44 balls #wow
— Tim Bresnan (@timbresnan) January 18, 2015
This certainly was one of the best innings ever seen in cricket history and will remain fresh in the minds of cricket lovers for ages to come.
