[VIDEO] Two catches, 40 runs: AB de Villiers shines on his BBL debut

Former South African skipper AB de Villiers returned to the cricket field after he made a debut in Australia’s Big Bash League (BBL) for the Brisbane Heat against Adelaide Strikers at the Gabba on Tuesday.

De Villiers had a tremendous season in the recent✤ly concluded Mzansi Super League, where he finished at the third spot in the leading run-scorers (325) list. He continued the momentum in BBL as he scored a 32-ball 40 to help his team register a victory over Strikers.

Earlier, the 35-year-ol🔯d exhibited his fielding skills as well. During the 10th over of the Strikers innings, De Villiers caught a brilliant catch to dismiss Jonathan W🗹ells.

James Pattinson, who ripped Strikers batting unit to ꦍpieces bowled a good length delivery outside off-stump, Wells drove the ball towards cover where De Villiers dived to his front and took a sharp catch.

De Villiers also took a catch off Liam O Connor as Strikers got all out on 110, than✅ks to James Pattinson, who took five wickets.

In reply, Heat chased down the total with 22 balls to spare and won the match by seven wickets. Pattinson, for his breath-taking bowling, received the ‘Player of the Match’ award.

Meanwhile, fans on Twitter wholeheartedly welcomed de Villiers’ in BBL.

//twitter.com/SportsBoyShawn/status/121698865168449536🦩1

//t🌠witteဣr.com/PalekarShavez/status/1216988245977731072

Subscribe to to watch Exclusive Interviews, Podcasts, Daily News Updates & Explainers.

TAGS:

CATEGORY: AB de Villiers Adelaide Strikers BBL Brisbane Heat T20 Video

For latest cricket news and updates, subscribe to our Weekly Newsletter.

About the Author:
betvisa68.com provides Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Schedule, Match Predictions, Fantasy Tips, Dream11 Team, Results, ICC Rankings, Stats & Videos. Write to us at contact@betvisa68.com.