AB de Villiers has returned to cricket, and that is at his level of cricket, that is at the World Championship of Legends 2025, which was held in England. This game has been going on since 2024, and today, in 2025, it will be 2 years.
Some big names are appearing, meaning I am very happy to see those whom I have seen playing again.
Among the legends, Chris Gayle, Hashim Amla, Chris Morris, Brett Lee were seen playing again.
AB de Villiers Returns Thrrough WCL 2025
Ab De Villiers will lead South Africa in the 2025 World Championship of Legends, while Chris Morris and Hashim Amla have been named as players to join the league this month, as seen in the South Africa and West Indies matches.
Ab De Villiers was once called the world’s cricket 360. There was no batting style that he did not play. He batted in all styles. He is also the second only loyal IPL player in India. He is also a member of the Royal Challengers Bangalore’s Team A of Fame in the popular Indian league IPL. This shows how big a player he is.
South African WCL 2025 Team Composition:
Talking about the team composition of WCL 2025 led by Ab De Villiers, there are other big names playing in this team. The presence of Albie Morkel, Wayne Parnell, and Aaron Phangiso has added to the experience and excitement of this league event.
Ab De Villiers Statement About his Return:
Nothing compares to representing South Africa on the field. It’s very great to be back with this group of legends in front of our devoted supporters. On his return, de Villiers stated, “The WCL is a celebration of cricket’s spirit—and we’re here not just to participate but to compete and ultimately to win.”
South Africa Legends vs West Indies Legends Score cards:
West Indies Legends
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Gayle (c) | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | c Olivier b Viljoen |
| Dwayne Smith | 7 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 63.64 | c de Villiers b Phangiso |
| Lendl Simmons | 28 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 133.33 | c Amla b Smuts |
| Kieron Pollard | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | lbw b Phangiso |
| Chadwick Walton (wk) | 27 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 128.57 | not out |
| DJ Bravo | 8 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 160.00 | c Amla b Olivier |
| Ashley Nurse | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 | not out |
South African Legends Bowling
| Wicket No. | Runs | Batsman Out | Over |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Gayle | 0.6 |
| 2nd | 30 | Dwayne Smith | 4.5 |
| 3rd | 30 | Pollard | 4.6 |
| 4th | 50 | L Simmons | 7.5 |
| 5th | 69 | DJ Bravo | 9.6 |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | No Balls | Wides | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viljoen | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3.00 |
| Parnell | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.50 |
| Phangiso | 3 | 0 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6.30 |
| Smuts | 2 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.00 |
| Olivier | 1 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13.00 |
| Chris Morris | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10.00 |
| Mohammed | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
South african Batting
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Levi | b Cottrell | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 71.43 |
| Hashim Amla | c Walton b Cottrell | 15 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 83.33 |
| AB de Villiers (c) | c Dwayne Smith b S Benn | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75.00 |
| Sarel Erwee | run out (Cottrell) | 27 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 150.00 |
| Jean-Paul Duminy | not out | 25 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 208.33 |
| JJ Smuts | b F Edwards | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 80.00 |
| Morne van Wyk (wk) | c A Nurse b F Edwards | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Wayne Parnell | not out | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Extras | (b 0, lb 1, w 0, nb 0, p 0) | 1 | ||||
| Total | for 6 wickets in 11 overs | 80 | ||||
| Did Not Bat | Chris Morris, Hardus Viljoen, Duanne Olivier, Aaron Phangiso |
The match between South African Legends and West Indies Legends was a historic match. No one could have imagined that they would play so well at this age, but the audience enjoyed the game very much. Many thanks to Ajay Devgan for organizing this league.
