• AB de Villiers smashed his second century in the World Championship of Legends 2025.

  • Riding on De Villiers' ton, South Africa Champions defeated Australia Champions by 95 runs.

WATCH: AB de Villiers hits second century in WCL 2025 as South Africa Champions crush Australia Champions
AB de Villiers smashes another hundred in WCL 2025 (Screengrab: Fancode)

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Even after retirement, AB de Villiers continues to redefine the limits of batting excellence. The former South Africa captain, known for his 360-degree strokeplay, proved once again that class is permanent as he smashed a second consecutive century in the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025. With fans packed into Headingley, Leeds, De Villiers turned back the clock with a knock that combined power, precision, and pure entertainment.

AB de Villiers smashes second century in WCL 2025

After a stunning ton against England Champions earlier in the tournament, de Villiers continued his sensational form by slamming a breathtaking 123 off just 46 balls against the Aussies. The right-hander unleashed his full range of shots, dispatching bowlers to all corners of the ground. His innings featured 15 boundaries and 8 towering sixes, lighting up the Leeds crowd with a masterclass in aggressive strokeplay and sheer dominance at the crease.

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South Africa Champions crush Australian Champions

De Villiers found an able partner in JJ Smuts as the duo stitched a massive 187-run opening stand in just 81 balls. Smuts played a solid hand with 85 off 53 deliveries, including 10 fours and 3 sixes, complementing de Villiers’ fireworks at the other end. The duo’s explosive partnership helped South Africa Champions pile up a daunting 241/6 in their allotted 20 overs. For the Australians, Peter Siddle was the pick of the bowlers, claiming 3 wickets for 38 runs.

In reply, the Australian Champions faltered early and never recovered, eventually folding for just 146 in 16.4 overs. Ben Cutting was the lone warrior, scoring an unbeaten 59, but lacked support from the rest of the lineup. Captain Aaron Phangiso led from the front with the ball, delivering a match-winning spell of 4/13 in 3.4 overs. Imran Tahir added to the misery of the Aussies with figures of 3 wickets, as South Africa wrapped up a thumping 95-run victory.

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