AB de Villiers turns 36: RCB superstar's top 5 IPL innings of all-time

Andrew Benjamin de Villiers (AB de Villiers) has been t just one of world cricket's biggest superstars but has also made it big in Indian Premier League (IPL). trendsetting South African batsman has t been able to get his hands on an IPL trophy yet but his efforts have mand to get his team close on more than one occasion. On his 36th birthday, we are going to take a look at AB de Villiers' top five IPL innings.

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AB de Villiers birthday: South African star's best IPL innings

 47* off 17 balls against Deccan Chargers, 2012

This masterclass from AB de Villiers came in 2012 when RCB were chasing Chargers' 181 at Bengaluru. RCB were in a tough spot after losing Dilshan for 71 in 16th over with 65 runs still needed. De Villiers took responsibility on himself and smashed Dale Steyn for 23 runs in 18th over to get RCB to needing just 16 off 12 balls. De Villiers took apart Anand Rajan in next over and RCB finished match in just 18.5 overs.

105* off 54 against Chennai Super Kings, 2009

After Virender Sehwag won toss and Delhi batted first, De Villiers made his maiden IPL century and helped Delhi get to a competitive 189 runs. Despite Matw Hayden's efforts for Chennai, Delhi ended up successfully defending total. In his innings, De Villiers hit five fours and six sixes.

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79* off 47 against Gujarat Lions, 2016

It was first Qualifier of 2016 IPL and RCB were chasing Lions' 159. After openers Chris Gayle and Virat Kohli were removed cheaply, De Villiers was RCB's last hope at making it to final. RCB were 6-68 after 9.4 overs and it looked like Gujarat Lions were on ir way to IPL finals. AB de Villiers was still at crease though and Proteas legend played a composed kck by smoking sixes and fours at critical times. RCB ended up winning match by four wickets with ten balls remaining in ir innings.

133* off 59 against Mumbai Indians, 2015

This inning saw AB de Villiers come out to bat Wankhede and form a world record partnership with Virat Kohli. Kohli and De Villiers broke Adam Gilchrist and Shaun Marsh's record for highest partnership for any wicket in T20 cricket. Putting 215 runs up for second wicket, De Villiers made 133 of m with 19 fours and 4 sixes. RCB got to a massive total of 235 and defeated Mumbai by 39 runs.

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129* off 52 against Gujarat Lions, 2016

Arguably de Villiers' most epic IPL kck, this century gave Virat Kohli confidence to strike his third IPL 2016 hundred in same innings. Kohli and ABD broke ir own partnership record from a year ago and put on 229 for second wicket. De Villiers took merely 43 balls to reach his hundred and smoked 12 sixes to hand RCB a win over Lions by 144 runs.

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