South Africa Champions captain AB de Villiers smashed an explosive 37-ball century, finishing unbeaten on 111 off 40 balls with 11 sixes and 6 fours against Australia Champions in the World Championship of Legends 2026. Chasing 210 in Sharjah, De Villiers and Richard Levi (62) powered South Africa to 210/2 in 15.4 overs, securing an eight-wicket victory. Earlier, Australia posted 209/5 led by D’Arcy Short’s 66 and David Warner’s 48.

South African cricket legend AB de Villiers turned back the clock with a breathtaking display of power-hitting during the World Championship of Legends 2026 fixture against Australia Champions at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Leading the South Africa Champions, the 42-year-old maestro hammered an unbeaten 111 runs off just 40 deliveries, anchoring his team to a comfortable eight-wicket victory. The sensational knock was decorated with 6 boundaries and 11 towering sixes, leaving fans and opponents in awe of his enduring mastery.

Earlier in the match, Australia Champions won the toss and elected to bat, compiling a competitive total of 209/5 in their allotted 20 overs. Opening batter D’Arcy Short led the charge with a blistering 66 off 25 balls, featuring 7 fours and 5 sixes.

Veteran opener David Warner also contributed significantly with a well-crafted 48 off 37 deliveries. Despite disciplined bowling spells from Hardus Viljoen, Imran Tahir, and Marchant de Lange, Australia managed to cross the 200-run threshold.

De Villiers and Levi Power Historic Run Chase:

In response, South Africa chased down the 210-run target in just 15.4 overs, finishing at 210/2. Following an early breakthrough by the Australian bowling attack, AB de Villiers walked to the crease and took absolute control.

He reached his century in just 37 balls, operating at a strike rate of 277.50. Opener Richard Levi provided vital support with a fluent 62 off 29 balls, containing 3 fours and 5 sixes, before JP Duminy added the finishing touches.

How many balls did AB de Villiers take to reach his century?

• • AB de Villiers reached his century in just 37 deliveries during his 111-not-out masterclass.
  • How many sixes did AB de Villiers hit against Australia Champions?
  • AB de Villiers smashed 11 towering sixes during his explosive innings in Sharjah.

– He’s 42 Years old.
– Retired from Int’l cricket 5 years ago.
– Chasing 210 runs in WCL.
– Vs Australia Champions.
– He scored 114*(40).
– His Strike rate 277.50.
– He hits 6 fours & 11 Sixes.
– Won POTM Award.

LADIES & GENTLEMAN, THIS IS ABRAHAM BENJAMIN DE VILLIERS. 🫡🐐 https://t.co/1M4mlHBvqR

— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) October 9, 2026