In the 2018 Indian Premier League (IPL), AB de Villiers showcased remarkable performances, establishing himself as one of the top players in the tournament. Here are his top three stats from that season:
Fastest Fifty: AB de Villiers scored the fastest fifty of the season in just 23 balls, placing him in 6th position overall for this remarkable achievement. This highlights his explosive batting style and ability to accelerate the scoring when needed.
Total Runs: He accumulated a total of 480 runs throughout the season, ranking him 12th among all players in terms of run-scoring. His consistent contributions were crucial for his team, the Royal Challengers Bangalore, especially during high-pressure matches.
Total 50s: De Villiers notched up 6 half-centuries during the IPL 2018, securing the 2nd position in this category. His ability to convert starts into significant contributions exemplifies his reliability as a middle-order batsman.
These statistics underline AB de Villiers' stellar performance in the IPL 2018 and his enduring status as one of the premier batsmen in T20 cricket.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 44 | 23 | 1 | 5 | 191.30 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 57 | 40 | 2 | 4 | 142.50 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 20 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 111.11 |
| Mumbai Indians | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Delhi Capitals | 90* | 39 | 10 | 5 | 230.76 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 68 | 30 | 2 | 8 | 226.66 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25.00 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 62.50 |
| Delhi Capitals | 72* | 37 | 4 | 6 | 194.59 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 69 | 39 | 12 | 1 | 176.92 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 53 | 35 | 7 | 0 | 151.42 |
