AB de Villiers had a noteworthy season in the IPL 2021, showcasing his batting prowess and ability to contribute in crucial moments. Here are the top three stats that highlight his performance:
Highest Score: AB de Villiers' highest score in IPL 2021 was an impressive 76 runs, achieved against the Kolkata Knight Riders on April 18, 2021. This innings was remarkable not only for the score itself but also for his strike rate of 223.52, reflecting his aggressive batting style.
Total Runs: Throughout the season, de Villiers accumulated a total of 313 runs across various matches. This placed him as the 17th highest run-scorer of the tournament, demonstrating his consistent contributions despite not always being able to convert starts into bigger innings.
Total Sixes: AB de Villiers displayed his power hitting abilities, smashing a total of 16 sixes during the season. This impressive tally ranked him 7th among all players in the tournament, highlighting his capacity to change the course of games with his explosive batting.
These stats underscore AB de Villiers' skills as one of the standout players of IPL 2021, despite some ups and downs throughout the season.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians | 48 | 27 | 4 | 2 | 177.77 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20.00 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 76* | 34 | 9 | 3 | 223.52 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 44.44 |
| Delhi Capitals | 75* | 42 | 3 | 5 | 178.57 |
| Punjab Kings | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 12 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 109.09 |
| Mumbai Indians | 11 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 183.33 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 4* | 1 | 1 | 0 | 400.00 |
| Punjab Kings | 23 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 127.77 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 19* | 13 | 1 | 1 | 146.15 |
| Delhi Capitals | 26 | 26 | 2 | 1 | 100.00 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 11 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 122.22 |
