AB turns back clock with stunning ton

Chasing 210 for victory, South Africa raced to 210-2 in just 15.4 overs, with De Villiers hammering 111 not out off 40 balls, including six fours and 11 sixes.

AB de Villiers in his last 7 WCL innings 👽

111* (40) vs Australia Champions

70 (39) vs West Indies Champions

120* (60) vs Pakistan Champions

6 (4) vs Australia Champions

123 (46) vs Australia Champions

116* (51) vs England Champions

63* (30) vs India Champions#Cricket #WCL https://t.co/BnFjgttXvm

— CREX (@Crex_live) October 9, 2026

The former Proteas captain shared a destructive 127-run partnership with Richard Levi, who struck 62 off 29 balls, including three fours and five sixes.

After Levi fell, JP Duminy contributed an unbeaten 27 off 22 balls as South Africa completed the chase with 26 balls to spare.

Earlier, D’Arcy Short smashed 66 off 25 balls and David Warner made 48 off 37 as Australia posted 209-5 in 20 overs.