IPL History: 10 Finest Overseas Players of All-Time

#3 AB de Villiers

AB de Villiers

What can you really say about Mr. 360 that hasn’t already been said? Known for his explosive batting and innovative shots, AB de Villiers can literally smash bowlers to any part of the ground. Hence the nickname “Mr. 360.”

Although he first played for Delhi Capitals for three seasons (2008-2010), it wasn’t until he joined Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2011 that he really came into the limelight. At RCB, he has formed an unbreakable duo with Virat Kohli and the two batsmen have wreaked havoc over the years.

His most memorable performance came in 2016 when he scored 687 runs in 16 matches and played a useful hand in helping his team reach the finals of the tournament. His consistency over the years has been one of the key factors for RCB.

de Villers is a very versatile player and can do it all: bat, keep wickets and take spectacular catches. He has taken some of the most breathtaking catches in the IPL and can contribute in volumes when on the field.

AB de Villiers has scored a total of 3953 runs from 141 matches with 28 fifties and 3 centuries to his name.