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AB de Villiers Hits 41-Ball Century to Propel South Africa Champions to WCL Lead

His unbeaten 116 sealed a ten-wicket win, marking him as the oldest centurion in WCL history.

Overview

  • De Villiers reached his century in just 41 balls against England Champions at Grace Road, registering the second-fastest hundred in tournament history.
  • His innings featured 15 fours and seven sixes as South Africa chased down 153 in 12.2 overs.
  • At age 41, he became the oldest player to score a century in the World Championship of Legends.
  • South Africa Champions now sit atop the points table with three wins from three matches, closing in on a semifinal berth.
  • De Villiers leads the WCL run charts, underscoring his enduring impact in this veterans’ T20 competition.