AB de Villiers Biography, Age, Height, Family, Career, Net Worth & More

AB de Villiers, popularly known as “Mr. 360,” is one of the greatest batsmen in cricket history. Renowned for his innovative stroke play, explosive batting, and ability to dominate across all formats, de Villiers is a legend of South African cricket and a global T20 superstar. His versatility, wicketkeeping skills, and sportsmanship made him one of the most admired cricketers worldwide.

Personal Information

Attribute	Details
Full Name	Abraham Benjamin de Villiers
Profession	Cricketer (Batsman / Wicketkeeper)
Birth Date	February 17, 1984
Age (as of 2025)	41 Years
Birth Place	Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa
Nationality	South African
Batting Style	Right-Handed Bat
Bowling Style	Right-Arm Medium
Role	Batsman / Wicketkeeper / Part-time Captain
Height	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)

Early Life and Background

AB de Villiers was born in Pretoria, South Africa, and showed interest in multiple sports during his childhood, excelling in tennis, rugby, and cricket. He eventually chose cricket as his career path, making his domestic debut for Northerns before quickly climbing the ranks to represent South Africa. His natural talent, fearless approach, and athletic ability made him a standout player from a very young age.

Domestic and Franchise Career

Domestic Teams

• Northerns
• Titans

Franchise Leagues

• Royal Challengers Bangalore (IPL)
• Delhi Daredevils (IPL debut)
• Brisbane Heat (BBL)
• Tshwane Spartans (Mzansi Super League)

Key Highlights

• Iconic IPL career with RCB, forming a legendary partnership with Virat Kohli.
• One of the most consistent overseas performers in franchise leagues.
• Holds the record for some of the fastest centuries and fifties in T20 cricket.

International Career

• Test Debut: December 17, 2004 vs England
• ODI Debut: February 2, 2005 vs England
• T20I Debut: February 24, 2006 vs Australia

Approximate Career Stats (as of retirement 2018)

Format	Matches	Runs	Bat Avg	Strike Rate	100s	50s	Catches/Stumpings
Test	114	8765+	50.7	55+	22	46	222/5
ODI	228	9577+	53.5	101+	25	53	176/5
T20I	78	1672+	26+	135+	–	10	65/5
IPL	184	5162+	39+	151+	3	40	114/8

Playing Style

• Nicknamed “Mr. 360” for his ability to hit shots all around the ground.
• Aggressive yet calculated middle-order batsman.
• Excellent wicketkeeper when required.
• Famous for innovative shots like reverse sweeps, scoops, and ramps.
• Match-winner in both ODIs and T20s, reliable anchor in Tests.

Achievements

• Holds the record for the fastest ODI century (31 balls vs West Indies, 2015).
• ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year (2010, 2014, 2015).
• Led South Africa in the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup (semi-finalists).
• Scored over 20,000 international runs across formats.
• Iconic IPL career with RCB, part of one of the best partnerships in cricket with Virat Kohli.

Family and Personal Life

AB de Villiers is married to Danielle de Villiers, and the couple has three children. Off the field, he is passionate about music, golf, and charity work. Known for his humble nature, de Villiers is respected both as a cricketer and as a global sports ambassador.

AB de Villiers Net Worth

As of 2025, AB de Villiers’s net worth is estimated at $25–30 Million, earned from:

• South Africa Cricket Board contracts (till retirement)
• IPL contracts (mainly with Royal Challengers Bangalore)
• Franchise league earnings worldwide
• Brand endorsements (Montblanc, Puma, MRF, etc.)

Lesser Known Facts

• Was a talented rugby and tennis player before choosing cricket.
• Released a music album with South African singer Ampie du Preez.
• Known for his close friendship with Virat Kohli.
• Holds multiple batting records in ODI cricket for fastest 50, 100, and 150.
• Loved by fans worldwide as one of the most entertaining cricketers ever.

Conclusion

AB de Villiers is widely regarded as one of the greatest cricketers of all time. His fearless batting, innovative stroke-making, and legendary career in international cricket and IPL have cemented his place as a cricket icon. Even after retirement, ABD continues to inspire millions of fans and remains an integral part of cricket’s history.