AB de Villiers: 687 runs in 2016

Apart from Virat Kohli and David Warner, AB de Villiers also enjoyed a good season with the bat in 2016. He scored 687 runs in the season, including a century and six half-centuries. The former South Africa captain had an average of 52.84 and a strike-rate of 168.79.
ABD scored a scintillating 129* off just 59 balls against Gujarat Lions (GL) in the 44th match of the season. The knock included 10 fours and 12 sixes. He forged a 229-run stand with skipper Kohli (109 off 55 balls) for the second wicket.
He also played a crucial knock in the Qualifier 1 against GL. Chasing a target of 159, the Bangalore-based franchise lost six wickets to slump to 68-6. It looked as if the Suresh Raina-led GL would qualify for the final.
But then, Mr. 360 scored an outstanding 79* off 47 balls and sealed the game for his team.
Get real-time updates on IPL 2025, including live scores, match schedules, points table & squad details for CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, DC, GT & PBKS