AB de Villiers' ton wins WCL final, fans urge him to come out of retirement
By : Sandhya
AB de Villiers Powers South Africa to WCL 2025 Title with Blazing Century
AB de Villiers capped off a remarkable comeback by leading South Africa Champions to victory in the WCL 2025 final against Pakistan at Edgbaston. In his first competitive cricket appearance since retiring in 2021, de Villiers scored a scintillating 120-* off just 60 balls, marking his third century in just six innings during the tournament.
Opening the batting, de Villiers hammered 12 fours and 7 sixes, helping South Africa chase down 196 in only 16.5 overs. Despite battling a visible injury in the final stages, the legendary batter stayed unbeaten and guided his team to the title. His sensational form reignited calls from fans for a potential return to top-level cricket.