Check out: Social media hails ‘Cricketing Genius' AB de Villiers
Johannesburg: AB de Villiers took 31 balls to smash the fastest century in one-day internationals on Sunday as South Africa posted 439 for two wickets, their highest team total in this format, in the second ODI against West Indies at the Wanderers.
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Described by retired Australian stumper Adam Gilchrist as the "most valuable cricketer on the planet" earlier this week, de Villiers blasted 16 sixes and nine fours in his blistering 44-ball knock of 149, bettering New Zealander Corey Anderson's 36-ball century against West Indies last year.
Here is how the social media reacted to AB's blitzkrieg.
Many records today, words can't describe the legend @ABdeVilliers17 innings-will just have something strong on the rocks & call it a night!
— Chris Gayle (@henrygayle) January 18, 2015Just watched the highlights of @ABdeVilliers17's knock...WOW! Baie, Baie, Baie, Baie mooi, broer!
— Kevin Pietersen (@KP24) January 18, 2015Good morning... I got up this morning to see @ABdeVilliers17 great knock. Well played mate!
— Mahela Jayawardena (@MahelaJay) January 18, 2015Read about @ABdeVilliers17 amazing knock. Genius. What a talent and what a great guy. A record for all time. Gonna watch the replays
— Kumar Sangakkara (@KumarSanga2) January 18, 2015Great win tonight well done @mstarc56 for getting his best figures. What about @ABdeVilliers17 striking atm serious player well done!!
— David Warner (@davidwarner31) January 18, 2015Have to say @ABdeVilliers17 is the definition of a Cricketing Genius ... absolutely incredible... #31BallTon
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) January 18, 2015AB de Villiers has scored 149 runs from 44 balls. That is as preposterous as his name. Remarkable performance!
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) January 18, 2015Today was a tough one @WindiesIntl that guy @ABdeVilliers17 #whewwww that was some #ProteaFire time for #maroonFire #BounceBackAbility
— Darren Sammy (@darrensammy88) January 18, 2015What a freak @ABdeVilliers17 #31Balls
— Ross Taylor (@RossLTaylor) January 18, 2015A B de Villiers has just made fun of the world record
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) January 18, 2015Not just a 360 degree batsman but an all format great. #abdevilliers
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) January 18, 2015The term genius gets bandied around loosely in sport but @ABdeVilliers17 completely deserves that status
— Robin John Peterson (@robbie13flair) January 18, 2015I don't wear a hat but I'll put one on to take it off to @ABdeVilliers17 that was awesome!!! We will dance again but to our beat next time.
— sulieman benn (@suliebenn) January 18, 2015