Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Broke AB de Villiers Record: Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 has started from today i.e. December 24, 2025. The first match of this tournament is being played between Bihar and Arunachal Pradesh at the JSCA International Cricket Stadium Complex in Ranchi, in which Bihar’s vice-captain Vaibhav Suryavanshi has made the biggest score of his List A career. With this, he has broken AB de Villiers’ 10-year-old record by a margin of 10 balls. This 14-year-old left-handed batsman, breaking De Villiers’ record, has also made the record of the highest individual score for Bihar in List A cricket.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi made his highest List A score

In the match being played against Arunachal Pradesh in Ranchi, Vaibhav Suryavanshi batted brilliantly and scored 190 runs in just 84 balls. During this innings, Vaibhav Suryavanshi had a strike rate of more than 226, which included 16 fours and 15 sixes. This is Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s first century in Vijay Hazare Trophy or List A cricket. Apart from this, this is also the biggest score of his List A career. Earlier, his highest score in List A was 71 runs.

AB de Villiers’ 10 year old record broken

AB de Villiers’ 10-year-old record was also broken during the innings played by Vaibhav Suryavanshi against Arunachal Pradesh in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Vaibhav Suryavanshi has now become the fastest batsman to score 150 runs in 50 over format i.e. in List A cricket. This record was earlier in the name of AB de Villiers, which he made against West Indies in the 2015 Men’s ODI World Cup. In this match, De Villiers had completed 150 runs in 64 balls, but after 10 years i.e. in the year 2025, Vaibhav Suryavanshi has created history by scoring 150 runs against Arunachal Pradesh in just 54 balls. Vaibhav has played 10 balls less than AB de Villiers to break the record of fastest score of 150 runs in 50 over format.

Former South African batsman AB de Villiers, known as Mr. 360 Degree in world cricket, has given great advice to the head coach of the Indian cricket team, Gautam Gambhir. Let us tell you that after winning the ODI series from South Africa, Gautam Gambhir had said that in the ODI format, the batting order is given more importance than necessary. Now AB has replied on this.

You cannot tinker too much with the roles of players- AB de Villiers

AB de Villiers said on his YouTube channel, “I agree with him to some extent. I have liked to change the order of batsmen in ODIs, but it is a delicate matter, because you cannot tinker too much with the roles of the players. This includes the top three, four to six batsmen. Then comes the turn of the lower order batsmen. It is almost like three sections and you can be really creative with it. To make right- and left-handed combinations and It is right to make changes according to certain circumstances of the game.”

Team India also started with victory in the T20 series. India won by 101 runs in the first T20 played in Cuttack. De Villiers praised the Indian team, saying, “India’s performance has been incredible, especially in the T20 format. This is the most volatile format of the three formats and in such a situation, maintaining consistency in its performance means that the team is moving in the right direction. I think it has to do with the depth of Indian cricket.”

Second T20 between India and South Africa today

The second match of the five-match T20 series between India and South Africa will be played today i.e. on Thursday, December 11 in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh. The Indian team is ahead 1-0 in the series. The Indian team had won by 101 runs in the first T20 match played in Cuttack. Let us tell you that South Africa had clean swept India in the test series. After this, Team India won the ODI series by 2-1.

IND vs SA ODI: The spectators always get a thrill in the ODI match played between India and South Africa. Players of both the teams have played many memorable innings in the match. Big batsmen from both India and South Africa have scored many centuries in these matches. Let us know who is on top in terms of scoring centuries in both the teams.

Virat Kohli – India

Virat Kohli has secured the number 1 position in this list by scoring 1741 runs in 33 matches played between 2010 and 2025 and scoring 7 centuries. An average of 69.64 and an unbeaten inning of 160 runs show that Kohli is one of the best performers in the India-South Africa matches. Strike rate 88.51 and 8 half-centuries prove his level and consistency.

Quinton de Kock – South Africa

Former South African wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock is at second place in this list after scoring 1085 runs in 22 matches played between 2013 and 2025. 6 centuries, an average of 49.31 and the highest innings of 135 runs show that De Kock is always in a different rhythm against India. His strike rate was 91.25, which shows his constant aggression in the ODI format.

AB de Villiers – South Africa

Great South African batsman AB de Villiers scored 1357 runs in 32 matches, which included 6 centuries. Although he stands at par with Kohli and De Kock, his strike rate of 111.13 puts him in a different category. Cricket fans still remember his explosive inning of 119 runs.

Sachin Tendulkar – India

From 1991 to 2011, Tendulkar scored 5 centuries against South Africa and scored a total of 2001 runs. His historic score of 200 not out is the highest individual score in this list. An average of 35.73 in 57 matches shows that he always showed determination in front of a strong bowling attack.

Gary Kirsten – South Africa

Former legendary South African player Gary Kirsten is also included in this special list. He scored 4 centuries in 26 matches and scored 1377 runs. His average of 62.59 shows how reliable a player he was for his team in big matches.

IND vs SA Test Series: The 30-run defeat in the Kolkata Test has raised many questions on Team India and its management. After the match was over, the ongoing debate regarding the pitch, team selection and players’ technique suddenly became heated. Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir said that the result could have been different had the batsmen played defensively. However, this statement of Gambhir now seems to be weighing heavily, because South African legend AB de Villiers has described this comment as a direct blame on the players.

AB de Villiers enraged by Gambhir’s comment

After India’s defeat, Gambhir had defended the Eden Gardens pitch and raised questions on the technique of the batsmen. On this, AB de Villiers reacted on his YouTube channel and said, “The Test match was over in the blink of an eye. Gambhir is saying that the pitch was as he wanted. This is a very strange comment. It seems that he is taunting the players that if we made such a pitch then why did they not perform?” De Villiers clearly said that serious players are being made ‘scapegoats’, whereas the coaching staff also has the same responsibility.

“Why is India becoming weak at home?”

De Villiers also raised big questions on India’s home Test performance. He said, “Things have been changing in the last three to five years. The opposing teams now come with more preparation than before. It is a matter of concern for a team like India to lose four Tests at home.”

It is noteworthy that India had not lost a home Test series to any team for 12 years after 2012, but after Gautam Gambhir became the coach, Team India has lost 4 out of 8 Tests. This also includes New Zealand’s 3-0 clean sweep, which surprised everyone.

Pitch or batsman, where did you go wrong?

In the first Test, the Eden Gardens pitch troubled the batsmen from the very beginning. Uneven bounce and extra turn helped both spinners and fast bowlers. South Africa’s Simon Harmer single-handedly laid the foundation of India’s defeat by taking 8 wickets. The Indian team collapsed while chasing the target of just 124 runs.

Pressure on Gambhir in Guwahati Test

The second Test between India and South Africa will be played in Guwahati from 22 November. If India loses this match also, then the biggest question will be raised on coach Gambhir only.

Most Runs For India Vs South Africa In ODIs: The 3-match ODI series between India and South Africa is starting from 30th November, the first match of which will be played in Ranchi and the second match in Raipur. The last match of the series will be held on 6 December 2025 in Visakhapatnam. South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis has scored the most runs in ODI against India. Here we are going to tell you who are the top-5 South African batsmen who have scored the most runs in ODIs against India?

South African batsman who scored the most runs in ODIs

1. Jacques Kallis – 1535 runs

Former great all-rounder Jacques Kallis is at number one in the list of top-5 South African batsmen who have scored the most runs in ODIs against India. In his career, Kallis scored 1535 runs in 37 ODI matches against India at an average of 61.40, which included 2 centuries and 11 half-centuries in his name.

2. Gary Kirsten – 1377 runs

Former opener Gary Kirsten is at second place in the list of South African batsmen who have scored the most runs in ODIs against India. Kirsten played 26 ODI matches against India in her career, in which she scored 1377 runs at an average of 62.59 with the help of 4 centuries and 9 half-centuries.

3. AB de Villiers – 1357 runs

Former explosive batsman AB de Villiers is third in the list of South African batsmen who have scored the most runs in ODIs against India. In his career, De Villiers scored 1357 runs in 32 ODI matches against India at an average of 48.46, which included 6 centuries and 5 half-centuries in his name.

4. Quinton de Kock – 1077 runs

Wicketkeeper batsman Quinton de Kock is at fourth place in the list of South African batsmen who have scored the most runs in ODIs against India. De Kock has so far played 20 ODI matches against India, in which he has scored 1077 runs at an average of 53.85 with the help of 6 centuries and 2 half-centuries.

5. Herschelle Gibbs – 1064 runs

Former explosive opening batsman Herschelle Gibbs is fifth in the list of South African batsmen who have scored the most runs in ODIs against India. In his career, Gibbs scored 1064 runs in 30 ODI matches against India at an average of 44.33, which included 2 centuries and 5 half-centuries in his name.

Most runs for India vs South Africa in Tests: The 2-match Test series between India and South Africa is starting from 14th November, the first match of which will be played at Eden Garden, Kolkata. The last match of the series will be held on 22 November 2025 at Barsapada Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. Great batsman Sachin Tendulkar has scored the most runs so far in the test matches played between Team India and South Africa. Here we are going to tell you who are the top-5 batsmen who scored the most runs in the test matches played between India and South Africa?

Top-5 batsmen who scored the most runs in test matches between India and South Africa

1. Sachin Tendulkar (India) – 1741 runs

Former great batsman Sachin Tendulkar is at number one in the list of top-5 batsmen who scored the most runs in the Test matches played between India and South Africa. In his career, Sachin scored 1741 runs in 25 Test matches against South Africa at an average of 42.46, which included 7 centuries and 5 half-centuries in his name.

2. Jacques Kallis (South Africa) – 1734 runs

Former great all-rounder Jacques Kallis is at second place in the list of batsmen who have scored the most runs in the Test matches played between India and South Africa. Kallis played 18 test matches against Team India in his career, in which he scored 1734 runs at an average of 69.36 with the help of 7 centuries and 5 half-centuries.

3. Hashim Amla (South Africa) – 1528 runs

Former veteran batsman Hashim Amla is at third place in the list of batsmen who have scored the most runs in the Test matches played between India and South Africa. In his career, Amla scored 1528 runs in 21 Test matches against India at an average of 43.65, which included 5 centuries and 7 half-centuries in his name.

4. Virat Kohli (India) – 1408 runs

Former star batsman Virat Kohli is at fourth place in the list of batsmen who have scored the most runs in the Test matches played between India and South Africa. Virat played 16 Tests against South Africa in his career, in which he scored 1408 runs at an average of 54.15 with the help of 3 centuries and 5 half-centuries.

5. AB de Villiers (South Africa) – 1334 runs

Former wicketkeeper batsman AB de Villiers is at fifth place in the list of batsmen who have scored the most runs in the Test matches played between India and South Africa. In his career, De Villiers scored 1334 runs in 20 Test matches against India at an average of 39.23, which included 3 centuries and 6 half-centuries in his name.

IPL: Since 2008, IPL has taken the careers of many cricketers to new heights. Some made their mark on this platform, some created history here. There are some legends who have scored a lot of runs but their dream of winning the IPL trophy has not been fulfilled. These include names like KL Rahul, AB de Villiers, Chris Gayle, Sanju Samson and Rishabh Pant.

KL Rahul

KL Rahul is one of the most reliable and consistent batsmen of IPL. Rahul has so far scored 5222 runs in 145 matches, which includes many explosive innings. Rahul, who has played for teams like Punjab Kings, Lucknow Super Giants and RCB, has both class and aggression in his batting. Even after this, till now no season has been able to make him champion.

AB de Villiers

AB de Villiers’ name is counted among the most charismatic players in IPL history. He scored 5162 runs in 184 matches. His helicopter shots, backfoot cover drives and ability to score runs in every direction in the field made the fans crazy. AB, who played for Delhi Daredevils and RCB, also could not fulfill his dream of lifting the trophy with Virat Kohli.

chris gayle

Chris Gayle set a new standard for beating bowlers in the IPL. He scored 4965 runs in 184 matches, which included six centuries. Gayle played many stormy innings for teams like Kolkata, Bangalore and Punjab. Even after this, he does not have a single IPL title in his account.

sanju samson

Sanju Samson’s name is also included in the list. There is both class and timing in his batting. Till now he has scored 4704 runs in 177 matches. As the captain of Rajasthan Royals, he brought the team close to victory many times, but luck did not favor him in the final.

Rishabh Pant

Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant is one of the most exciting batsmen of the IPL. He has scored 4704 runs in 177 matches. On many occasions, he single-handedly changed the course of the match, but Pant has not been able to win the trophy even once.

Suryakumar Yadav ODI Career: India’s T20 team is performing better under the captaincy of Suryakumar Yadav. Team India has also recently won the title of T20 Asia Cup 2025. But despite the better performance of the team, Suryakumar Yadav is stuck in big trouble. Suryakumar has started worrying about his ODI career. For this, Surya has sought help from former South African cricket team captain and veteran player AB de Villiers to somehow help him save his ODI career.

Suryakumar Yadav asked for help

Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav said in an interview to Vimal Kumar, ‘If I meet AB de Villiers soon, then I would like to ask him how he managed his T20 and ODI career, because I am not able to do that. I feel that ODI can also be played like T20 International. I want to ask him how he made his career successful in both these formats.

Suryakumar Yadav further said, ‘AB, if my message is reaching you, then please I want to get in touch with you quickly, because the next 3-4 years are important for me. I also want to make a comeback in ODI cricket soon. Please help me for this, because I am not able to balance T20 and ODI.

Where is Suryakumar Yadav in his ODI career?

Suryakumar Yadav has played only 37 matches in his ODI career so far, in which he has scored 773 runs at an average of 25.76. Surya has scored 4 half-centuries in ODIs. In T20 International, Surya has scored 2,734 runs in 93 matches at an average of 36.94, which includes 4 centuries and 21 half-centuries.

AB de Villiers is named among the most successful players not only of South Africa but also of the world. De Villiers has scored 9,577 runs in 218 innings of 228 matches. AB’s average in ODI is 53.50. Maintaining an average of more than 50 in ODIs in such a long career is a big thing for any player.

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Sachin Tendulkar – 28 times (India)

Sachin Tendulkar, known as the God of Cricket, scored 100 international centuries in his career, but he was out in the 90s 28 times. Sachin scored 34,357 runs in 664 matches played from 1989 to 2013. His average was 48.52. Many times he was out after coming very close to 100, but every time he played a match-winning innings for the team.

Kane Williamson – 15 times (New Zealand)

The name of New Zealand’s trusted captain Kane Williamson is at second place in this list. In 373 matches played between 2010 and 2025, he has scored 19,107 runs, which includes 48 centuries and 102 half-centuries. Williamson has been out in the 90s 15 times in his career, which is also proof of his consistency and class.

AB de Villiers – 14 times (South Africa)

Mr. 360 degree AB de Villiers has scored 47 centuries and 109 half-centuries in his career. In 420 matches played from 2004 to 2018, he scored 20,014 runs and was out in the 90s 14 times. His aggressive batting always thrilled the audience, but many times he fell short of his century.

Rahul Dravid – 14 times (India)

Rahul Dravid, known as “The Wall”, played 509 matches for India from 1996 to 2012. While scoring 24,208 runs, he scored 48 centuries and 146 half-centuries. Dravid was also unlucky by getting out in the 90s 14 times. His batting is considered an example of stability and patience.

Jacques Kallis – 13 times (South Africa)

The name of Jacques Kallis, one of the most successful all-rounders in the world, is also included in this list. He scored 25,534 runs in 519 matches. During this period, 62 centuries and 149 half-centuries came from his bat. Even after this, Jacques was out in the 90s 13 times in his career.

AB de Villiers has now given a stern reply to those who raised questions on Team India’s two great batsmen, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. After the brilliant performance of both the players in the Sydney ODI against Australia, De Villiers took a dig at the critics by calling them ‘cockroaches’. He said that such people come out only when a player is moving towards the last stage of his career.

What did de Villiers say?

During a live session on Facebook, AB de Villiers said, “I don’t understand who these people are… or can I even call them human beings. As soon as a player reaches the last phase of his career, these cockroaches come out of their holes. Why? Why try to bring down someone who has given so much for his country and cricket?”

De Villiers further said that this is the time to respect the contributions of these two greats and not to degrade them.

Rohit-Virat replied with the bat

Both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli made a great comeback in the ODI series against Australia. Rohit scored a half-century in the second ODI and a brilliant century in the third. Whereas Virat gave a befitting reply to the critics by scoring unbeaten 74 runs in the third match after two consecutive zeroes. These innings proved that both the players still have power left and they remain the backbone of the Indian team.

De Villiers gave advice to critics

De Villiers said that both Rohit and Virat have had to face a lot of criticism in the last few months. “People have been trying to show him down without any reason. But the truth is that these are the same players who have taken Indian cricket to new heights. We should celebrate them, and not try to tear them down.”

He also said that the people who are spreading hatred and wrong towards him are very few people. In reality, most people respect the careers of these two players.