Best ODI XI of the 21st Century

4. AB de Villiers (South Africa)

AB de Villiers defied the laws of physics in ODIs. Versatility in shots and orthodox batting style set him apart from other batsmen of the generation. Although he announced an unexpected retirement from International cricket, Mr 360 degrees will surely be the best ODI player of this century.

He had a decent World Cup outing for Proteas. In the 2007 event, ABD scored 372 runs including a blistering 146 against the West Indies. He put up a good show in the 2011 and 2015 editions of the marquee event.

The right handed batsman played 125 innings at No.4. He has 5736 runs to his credit at an average of 53.11. Batting at this all important position, he maintained a strike rate of 98.64.

de Villiers holds the record for the fastest ton and the fastest fifty in ODIs.