In the 2016 IPL season, AB de Villiers had an outstanding performance, showcasing his prowess as a batsman. Here are his top three statistics from that season:
Highest Score: AB de Villiers registered an impressive highest score of 129 runs off just 52 balls against the Gujarat Lions. This innings not only exemplified his explosive batting style but also established his position as the top player in terms of highest individual score during the tournament.
Fastest 100: He achieved the remarkable feat of scoring the fastest century in the IPL, reaching his hundred in just 43 balls. This record placed him at the top of the list for the fastest century in the tournament, demonstrating his ability to accelerate the scoring rate dramatically.
Total Runs: AB de Villiers accumulated a total of 687 runs during the season, which ranked him third overall in terms of runs scored in the tournament. This significant run tally further solidified his reputation as one of the premier batsmen in T20 cricket.
These extraordinary statistics showcase AB de Villiers's capability and impact during the IPL 2016 season.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 82 | 42 | 7 | 6 | 195.23 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 55 | 33 | 9 | 1 | 166.66 |
| Mumbai Indians | 29 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 138.09 |
| Rising Pune Supergiants | 83 | 46 | 6 | 4 | 180.43 |
| Gujarat Lions | 20 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 125.00 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 47 | 32 | 3 | 2 | 146.87 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 66.66 |
| Rising Pune Supergiants | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 64 | 35 | 5 | 2 | 182.85 |
| Mumbai Indians | 24 | 27 | 1 | 1 | 88.88 |
| Gujarat Lions | 129* | 52 | 10 | 12 | 248.07 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 59* | 31 | 5 | 3 | 190.32 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 75.00 |
| Gujarat Lions | 79* | 47 | 5 | 5 | 168.08 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 83.33 |
