The Record-Breaking Innings of AB de Villiers in ODI Cricket

TLDRAB de Villiers smashes the world record for the most number of sixes in an ODI innings, scoring 149 runs off just 44 balls

Key insights

🏏AB de Villiers hits a total of 16 sixes in his innings, breaking the previous record of 13

🔥AB de Villiers reaches his century in just 31 balls, breaking the record for the fastest ODI century

🤯AB de Villiers scores 149 runs off just 44 balls, including 9 fours and 16 sixes

🎯AB de Villiers showcases exceptional shot selection and execution throughout his innings

👏AB de Villiers receives a standing ovation for his remarkable performance

Q&A

How many sixes did AB de Villiers hit in this innings?

AB de Villiers hit a total of 16 sixes in this innings, breaking the previous record of 13.

How many balls did it take for AB de Villiers to reach his century?

AB de Villiers reached his century in just 31 balls, breaking the record for the fastest ODI century.

How many runs did AB de Villiers score in this innings?

AB de Villiers scored 149 runs off just 44 balls, including 9 fours and 16 sixes.

What was AB de Villiers' shot selection and execution like in this innings?

AB de Villiers showcased exceptional shot selection and execution throughout his innings, displaying a wide range of strokes and hitting boundaries all around the ground.

How was AB de Villiers' innings received by the crowd?

AB de Villiers received a standing ovation from the crowd for his remarkable performance, with the spectators applauding his incredible batting display.

Timestamped Summary

00:01AB de Villiers starts his innings with the West Indies not being very happy about it.

00:12AB de Villiers hits a well-timed shot past mid-on for four runs.

00:41AB de Villiers hits a powerful shot over mid-off for six runs.

01:10AB de Villiers improvises and hits another six with a shuffle towards the outside and going down on his knees.

01:36AB de Villiers hits a massive six over long-off, clearing the boundary.

03:22AB de Villiers hits another six, driving the ball over long-on.

05:32AB de Villiers hits a boundary, leveling the highest score for South Africa in ODIs.

06:44AB de Villiers hits his 13th six, breaking the record for the most number of sixes in an ODI innings.