Brilliant double century in scorching Abu Dhabi heat
It will stand as one of the very best knocks played by de Villiers in the longest format.
It came against Pakistan under the scorching heat of Abu Dhabi. Mr 360 went on to smash an unbelievable knock of 278 off 418 deliveries. It was some sensational piece of batting by the modern-day legend. He toyed with the star-studded Pakistan bowling line-up.
South Africa reached 584 when Graeme Smith decided to declare the innings with de Villiers remaining stranded on 278, 22 short of a well-deserved triple-century.
However, the decision was taken for the team’s cause. Eventually, the match ended in a draw, but de Villiers showed how to bat in sub-continental conditions.
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