| IPL Debut Year | 2008 |
| Role | Wicketkeeper-Batsman |
| IPL Team | RCB (Last) |
| Batting Style | Right-Handed Batter |
| Nationality | South Africa |
| Last Auction Price | INR 11 Cr (Last) |
| Last IPL Season Runs/Wickets | 313 (2021) |
One of the world's most destructive batsmen, Abraham Benjamin de Villiers is a South African cricket player. He is known as "Mr. 360°" because of his extensive track record of hammering the ball throughout the entire field. He is a modern-day batsman who excels in all forms of cricket.
He also played in the Indian Premier League, representing teams like the Royal Challengers Bangalore and the Delhi Daredevils [Capitals] before he announced his retirement at the end of the 2021 campaign. He now offers commentary and match analysis on his YouTube channel and also works as a broadcaster
AB de Villiers IPL teams from 2008-24
AB de Villiers played his first three seasons of the IPL for Delhi Daredevils (now Capitals) before switching to Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2011. Since then, the swashbuckling player never played for any other team in the IPL.
De Villiers announced his retirement from all forms of cricket after the conclusion of IPL 2021 in UAE, finishing an illustrious IPL career with 5162 runs at an average of 39.71 and an impressive strike rate of 151.69, with 40 half-centuries and three centuries next to his name.
| Year | Team |
| 2021 | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| 2020 | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| 2019 | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| 2018 | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| 2017 | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| 2016 | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| 2015 | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| 2014 | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| 2013 | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| 2012 | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| 2011 | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| 2010 | Delhi Daredevils |
| 2009 | Delhi Daredevils |
| 2008 | Delhi Daredevils |
AB de Villiers IPL Auction Price
AB de Villiers first played for Delhi Daredevils, now known as Delhi Capitals for three seasons (2008, 2009, and 2010) before he was bought by the Royal Challengers Bangalore for INR 5 crores. He has played for RCB since then till his announcement of retirement. RCB retained him for the massive amount of 11 crores in the 2019 season.
| Year | Price | Team |
| 2021 | INR 11 Cr | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| 2020 | INR 11 Cr | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| 2019 | INR 11 Cr | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| 2018 | INR 11 Cr | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| 2017 | INR 9.5 Cr | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| 2016 | INR 9.5 Cr | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| 2015 | INR 9.5 Cr | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| 2014 | INR 9.5 Cr | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| 2013 | INR 5.8 Cr | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| 2012 | INR 5.5 Cr | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| 2011 | INR 5 Cr | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| 2010 | INR 1.38 Cr | Delhi Daredevils |
| 2009 | INR 1.47 Cr | Delhi Daredevils |
| 2008 | INR 1.2 Cr | Delhi Daredevils |
AB de Villiers IPL runs year-wise
In 2008, South African wicketkeeper- batsman AB de Villiers made his IPL debut. With a strike rate of 151.69 and an average of 39.71, he has scored 5,162 runs in 184 matches. With three centuries, 40 half-centuries, and 157 caps, he is the second most-capped player for RCB.
| Year | Matches | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Average | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s |
| 2021 | 15 | 14 | 4 | 313 | 76* | 31.3 | 148.34 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 16 |
| 2020 | 15 | 14 | 4 | 454 | 73* | 45.4 | 158.74 | 0 | 5 | 33 | 23 |
| 2019 | 13 | 13 | 3 | 442 | 82* | 44.2 | 154 | 0 | 5 | 31 | 26 |
| 2018 | 12 | 11 | 2 | 480 | 90* | 53.33 | 174.54 | 0 | 6 | 39 | 30 |
| 2017 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 216 | 89* | 27 | 132.51 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 16 |
| 2016 | 16 | 16 | 3 | 687 | 129* | 52.84 | 168.79 | 1 | 6 | 57 | 37 |
| 2015 | 16 | 14 | 3 | 513 | 133* | 46.63 | 175.08 | 1 | 2 | 60 | 22 |
| 2014 | 14 | 13 | 2 | 395 | 89* | 35.9 | 158.63 | 0 | 3 | 26 | 24 |
| 2013 | 14 | 14 | 4 | 360 | 64 | 36 | 164.38 | 0 | 2 | 34 | 15 |
| 2012 | 16 | 13 | 5 | 319 | 64* | 39.87 | 161.11 | 0 | 3 | 26 | 15 |
| 2011 | 16 | 13 | 4 | 312 | 65 | 34.66 | 128.39 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 14 |
| 2010 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 111 | 45 | 15.85 | 93.27 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| 2009 | 15 | 13 | 4 | 465 | 105* | 51.66 | 130.98 | 1 | 3 | 39 | 12 |
| 2008 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 95 | 26* | 19 | 96.93 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Overall | 184 | 170 | 40 | 5162 | 133* | 39.71 | 151.68 | 3 | 40 | 413 | 251 |
AB de Villiers IPL Records
With an astounding 25 "Player of the Match" awards, De Villiers leads the list of most Man of the Match winners to date. He scored 5162 runs in 170 innings during his IPL career, displaying an incredible strike rate of 151.68. AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli hold the record for the highest partnership in the IPL so far, which took place in the 2016 IPL season against Gujarat Lions. ABD and Virat scored a 229-run partnership for the 2nd wicket.
AB de Villiers As Batter
AB de Villers is known as Mr.360 for his exceptional ability to smash the ball across the entire wagon wheel and also to play at any position.
AB de Villers has won 25 Player of the Match awards, the most MoM (Man of the Match) award by any player so far in the IPL. He has also won the most MoM awards (23) for RCB, the most by any player for their respective franchise.
ABD stands third in the most sixes in IPL, with 251 sixes off his bat in the IPL
AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli hold the record for highest partnership in the IPL so far, with scoring 229 runs in partnership for the 2nd wicket.
AB de Villiers is fourth highest run scorer in an innings, with his 133 not-out knock against MI in 2015.
| Matches | Innings | Runs | Average | S/R | 50/100 |
| 184 | 170 | 5162 | 39.71 | 151.68 | 40/3 |
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FAQs
After playing for Delhi Daredevils from 2008 to 2010, he moved to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the league's fourth season in 2011 and has been an integral part of the team since then.
No. In 2021, de Villers had announced his retirement from the IPL. We will be able to see him off the field as he has an active presence in the broadcasting and media houses of the IPL.
133* is his highest score in IPL.
AB de Villiers is also known by the name Mr 360 as he can smash the ball in all directions and cover the entire wagon wheel.
AB de Villiers revealed the reason behind his early retirement from international cricket, disclosing that he played the final two years of his career while contending with an eye injury.
AB de Villiers is a retired professional cricketer and is currently pursuing cricket commentary across various franchise leagues and international tournaments.
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