News for 'AB de Villiers'

Amla and De Villiers lift South Africa

Amla and De Villiers lift South Africa

Rediff.com3 Jan 2015

Captain Hashim Amla and AB de Villiers led the chase as South Africa cut the deficit to 102 runs in their bid to haul in the West Indies total of 329 before rain ended the second day of the third Test at Newlands on Saturday.

Amla, De Villiers put SA on brink of clinching series

Amla, De Villiers put SA on brink of clinching series

Rediff.com2 Dec 2012

Hashim Amla scored 196 and AB de Villiers 169 in a batting exhibition that drove South Africa to a commanding lead of 631 runs before they were dismissed for 569 on the third day of the third Test against Australia on Sunday.

IPL 7: RCB retain Kohli, Gayle, de Villiers; name Vettori as coach

IPL 7: RCB retain Kohli, Gayle, de Villiers; name Vettori as coach

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

Royal Challengers Bangalore have retained Virat Kohli, Chris Gayle and AB de Villiers for the seventh edition of the Indian Premier League. In a surprising development, it named New Zealand spinner Daniel Vettori as head coach, Trent Woodhill as batting and fielding coach and Allan Donald as bowling coach.

Boucher, de Villiers hit tons in SA win

Boucher, de Villiers hit tons in SA win

Rediff.com17 Oct 2007

South Africa crushed the Pakistan Cricket Board XI by 176 runs in a one-day tour match on Tuesday.

Images: De Villiers, Tahir star in SA win over WI

Images: De Villiers, Tahir star in SA win over WI

Rediff.com24 Feb 2011

Images from the World Cup match between West Indies and South Africa in New Delhi on Thursday.

Kallis, de Villiers put SA in control on Day 3

Kallis, de Villiers put SA in control on Day 3

Rediff.com19 Dec 2010

Jacques Kallis completed his maiden Test double century and AB de Villiers blasted the fastest ever century by a South African, to leave India with an uphill task to save the first Test on day three at SuperSport Park, in Centurion, on Saturday.

Cup Extras: De Villiers has scan on left thigh injury

Cup Extras: De Villiers has scan on left thigh injury

Rediff.com14 Mar 2011

South Africa's leading batsman AB de Villiers has undergone a scan on his left thigh after picking up an injury during their World Cup win over India, a team spokesperson said.

Images: Kallis and de Villiers pile on misery for India

Images: Kallis and de Villiers pile on misery for India

Rediff.com19 Dec 2010

Images from day three of the first Test between India and South Africa in Centurion, on Saturday.

It all comes down to hard work for De Villiers

It all comes down to hard work for De Villiers

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

AB de Villiers smashed West Indies bowlers from pillar to post for the quickest 150 in one-day internationals on Friday but the South African skipper said only hard work earns a batsman the right to dominate in such a fashion.

De Villiers anchors South Africa to easy win over New Zealand

De Villiers anchors South Africa to easy win over New Zealand

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

South Africa captain AB de Villiers anchored his side to a six-wicket victory over New Zealand, whose bowling and fielding was far superior to a poor batting performance in the first game of their three match one-day series on Tuesday.

Watch out for Shikhar Dhawan 2.0

Watch out for Shikhar Dhawan 2.0

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

Dhawan said that he has made a conscious effort to improve his strike rate, especially in the middle-overs.

De Villiers scripts rare record; is first player to score 12 consecutive Test half-centuries

De Villiers scripts rare record; is first player to score 12 consecutive Test half-centuries

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

South Africa batsman AB de Villiers became the first player in the history of Test cricket to score a half-century in 12 consecutive Tests after he crossed 50 in the first innings on the opening day of the second Test against Australia, at St George's Park, on Thursday.

'Had I stayed with AB a little longer, it would have been different'

'Had I stayed with AB a little longer, it would have been different'

Rediff.com30 May 2016

Virat Kohli was dignity personified in defeat but did admit that he did not feel good finishing second best as he termed his and AB de Villiers dismissal as the "big blow" in their defeat at the hands of Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL final.

De Kock, De Villiers centuries steer South Africa to series win

De Kock, De Villiers centuries steer South Africa to series win

Rediff.com12 Jul 2014

Outstanding centuries from Quinton de Kock and captain AB de Villiers helped South Africa coast to a series-clinching 82-run win over Sri Lanka in the third and final one-day international on Saturday.

'The ideas and feedback from Virat, AB helped me improve my batting'

'The ideas and feedback from Virat, AB helped me improve my batting'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Lokesh Rahul has said the lessons he learnt from the likes of Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers in Indian Premier League (IPL) team Royal Challengers Bangalore have made him a better cricketer and he would look to "express" himself in the Zimbabwe tour beginning Saturday.

Run-machine Rohit Sharma shatters record!

Run-machine Rohit Sharma shatters record!

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Rohit Sharma climbed to 5th spot on World Cup run-scorers list!

Smith, De Villiers are in a league of their own: Waugh

Smith, De Villiers are in a league of their own: Waugh

Rediff.com22 Mar 2015

Former Australian batsman and team selector Mark Waugh has lauded talented batsman Steven Smith, claiming that he is the stand out player along with South African ace batsman AB de Villiers, but insisting that he has a unique style of his own.

'We have got ideas to stop Kohli, De Villiers'

'We have got ideas to stop Kohli, De Villiers'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

The destructive show of Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers during their first meeting of Indian Premier League 9 still fresh in his mind, Sunrisers Hyderabad coach Tom Moody said he has a few ideas up his sleeve to stop the marauding Royal Challengers Bangalore duo.

Virat Kohli to miss 3rd, 4th Test against England

Virat Kohli to miss 3rd, 4th Test against England

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

India's star batter Virat Kohli is likely to miss the third and fourth Tests against England due to personal reasons, which also kept him out of the first two matches of the series, a BCCI source said on Wednesday.

Johnson excited about challenge of bowling to 'best batsman' AB

Johnson excited about challenge of bowling to 'best batsman' AB

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

After playing a crucial role in Australia's World Cup triumph, Mitchell Johnson now has his sights trained on the challenge of bowling to the fearsome AB de Villiers when Kings XI Punjab take on Royal Challengers Bangalore in the eighth edition of the Indian Premier League.

ICC World Cup 2023's Global Ambassador Revealed!

ICC World Cup 2023's Global Ambassador Revealed!

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

ICC names Sachin Tendulkar as 'Global Ambassador' for ODI World Cup

India's batters light up Diwali in record-spree

India's batters light up Diwali in record-spree

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

A look at the records set during India's innings against the Netherlands in the ICC World Cup match in Bengaluru on Sunday.

De Villiers in no hurry to shed 'chokers' tag

De Villiers in no hurry to shed 'chokers' tag

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

South Africa made quite a statement in their quarter-final rout of Sri Lanka on Wednesday but AB de Villiers warned their rivals that reaching the last four of the World Cup was by no means the extent of their ambitions.

Rohit Sharma: The Unstoppable Force of the World Cup!

Rohit Sharma: The Unstoppable Force of the World Cup!

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Rohit once again showcased a brief yet impactful innings, contributing significantly to India's bonus runs in the initial ten overs

Congrats on an amazing career: AB to Amla

Congrats on an amazing career: AB to Amla

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

AB de Villiers lauded the player on an amazing career, saying that Amla was one of the best players in the world.

De Villiers blitz guides RCB to victory over Sunrisers

De Villiers blitz guides RCB to victory over Sunrisers

Rediff.com5 May 2014

A B de Villiers produced one of the most devastating Twenty20 innings as he smashed an unbeaten 89 from just 42 balls as Royal Challengers Bangalore pulled off a sensational four-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in a dramatic IPL match in Bangalore on Sunday.

ABD is best in the business at backend: Katich

ABD is best in the business at backend: Katich

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

RCB will next take on Rajasthan Royals on Thursday here at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

England seem to reverse the ball quicker than others, says de Villiers

England seem to reverse the ball quicker than others, says de Villiers

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

South Africa skipper AB de Villiers on Tuesday waded into controversy over alleged ball-tampering saying he is a bit amazed at the England bowlers' ability to reverse swing the ball "a bit quicker than the rest of the teams" in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy.

De Villiers, Kohli make merry on Mumbai's off day on the field

De Villiers, Kohli make merry on Mumbai's off day on the field

Rediff.com11 May 2015

Mumbai Indians had an off day on the field with below par bowling and catching performance against Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Plethora of records for AB, Kohli! INTERESTING numbers from Chennai ODI

Plethora of records for AB, Kohli! INTERESTING numbers from Chennai ODI

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

Virat Kohli became only the fifth player overall to score a century in One-Day Internationals against all nine Test playing nations. Ricky Ponting, Herschelle Gibbs, Sachin Tendulkar and Hashim Amla are the other players to achieved the feat. Rajneesh Gupta presents the interesting numbers from the fourth ODI between India and South Africa in Chennai, on Thursday.

'We enjoy playing together'

'We enjoy playing together'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

Andre Russell played a knock of 31 runs for KKR, but in the end, RCB managed to hold on to record their third victory in a row this season. This is the first time that RCB has managed to win their first three games in an IPL season.

From Mumbai's maidans to India squad- Sarfaraz's rise

From Mumbai's maidans to India squad- Sarfaraz's rise

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

After Test call-up, Sarfaraz Khan hopes to join league of legends Richards, Kohli, Miandad

Are Tattoos Secret To Kohli-Faf Magic?

Are Tattoos Secret To Kohli-Faf Magic?

Rediff.com19 May 2023

'We almost have 900 runs together this season.' 'Very similar to how I used to feel with AB and me batting together.'

'Innings of a lifetime!! Hats off Maxwell'

'Innings of a lifetime!! Hats off Maxwell'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

'That was just unbelievable from Glen Maxwell. Footwork is overrated.'

De Villiers on top as South Africans dominate MVP rankings

De Villiers on top as South Africans dominate MVP rankings

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

South Africans take the top 3 slots in Most Valuable Player Index.

Confident Patidar ready to add runs in India colours

Confident Patidar ready to add runs in India colours

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

Patidar considers his Indian call-up, a dream come true and said that the IPL 2022 eliminator against the Lucknow Super Giants, where he scored 112*, was a turning point of his career.

Amla, De Villiers lead SA to comfortable win over New Zealand

Amla, De Villiers lead SA to comfortable win over New Zealand

Rediff.com15 Aug 2015

Opener Hashim Amla fell two runs shy of a half-century as South Africa cruised to a six-wicket victory over New Zealand in the first Twenty20 at Kingsmead on Friday.

IPL: Meet the batter making the difference for RCB

IPL: Meet the batter making the difference for RCB

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

Royal Challengers Bangalore wicketkeeper KS Bharat is happy that he is able to provide a stable base as a No 3 batter, for finishers like Glenn Maxwell and AB de Villiers which has been a key recipe in the last two wins for his franchise.

A look at birthday boy Bumrah's stunning records

A look at birthday boy Bumrah's stunning records

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

Arguably among the best in his trade across cricketing generations, star India speedster Jasprit Bumrah celebrated his 30th birthday on Wednesday.

Kohli chills with his dudes

Kohli chills with his dudes

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

'Chilling with these dudes post practice @ABdeVilliers17 @HarshalPatel23', Kohli tweeted as AB, Chikoo and Harshal grinned broadly.