AB de Villiers takes stunning low, reflex catch at short cover on BBL debut, watch clip

Former South African cricketer AB de Villiers made his KFC Big Bash League (BBL) debut on Tuesday against Adelaide Strikers after ex-Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds presented with him with his Brisbane Heat cap. South African cricketer took  time in creating an impact in game as he took a sharp catch by diving forward on his debut.

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AB de Villiers grabbed a sensational low catch at short extra cover to dismiss Jonathan Wells for 14 runs and helped his Brisbane Heat teammate James Pattinson complete his five-wicket haul.

match commentators were enraptured by sight with AB de Villiers' effort as one of m said, "leading commentary again, AB welcome to heat, takes catch, Jimmy Pattinson has got five".

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BBL: AB de Villiers takes a stunning low catch to dismiss Jonathan Wells

former South Africa captain was invited to play for Brisbane Heat by skipper Chris Lynn during ir 2018 stint in Indian Premier League (IPL). Lynn had tweeted about Heat requiring a .3 batsman and tagged de Villiers in it. Villiers said that he was excited to bat with six-hitting sensation Lynn for first time.

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BBL: AB de Villiers' mess for Brisbane Heat fans

former South African skipper addressed Brisbane Heat fans through a video and revealed that he was very excited to play in Big Bash League. Villiers said that he had heard a lot of stories about team, league and atmosphere (presumably from Lynn) and said that he can't wait to play in league. AB de Villiers concluded his mess by saying that he aimed for trophy with support of fans. He has amassed 8511 runs in 304 T20s at an aver of 37.49 with four tons and 61 half-centuries.

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