AB de Villiers turned back the clock with not just his bat but also a jaw-dropping piece of athleticism in the field, as a video of his sensational relay catch went viral during South Africa Champions’ emphatic 88-run (DLS) win over India Champions in the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 on Tuesday.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!After smashing a 30-ball 63* to power his side to 208/6, the 41-year-old Proteas legend left fans stunned with a brilliant fielding effort to dismiss Yusuf Pathan (5) off Imran Tahir’s bowling.
Sprinting full tilt in the deep, de Villiers caught the ball while sliding perilously close to the boundary rope, and in one fluid motion, flicked it mid-air to Sarel Erwee, who completed the dismissal just inside the rope.WATCH:The fielding display lit up social media, with the tournament broadcasters sharing the clip with the caption: “Making the impossible look easy.” Fans hailed it as vintage “Mr. 360°” — showcasing agility and game awareness that defy his age and retirement status.Earlier in the match, de Villiers anchored South Africa’s innings with power and precision, supported by quickfire cameos from JJ Smuts (30 off 17), Hashim Amla (22), and Jacques Rudolph (24). For India, Yusuf Pathan (2/26) and Piyush Chawla (2/31) were the standout bowlers.India’s chase faltered early. With skipper Yuvraj Singh unable to bat due to injury, the top-order folded under scoreboard pressure. Only Stuart Binny (37* off 39) showed resistance before rain curtailed play with India on 111/9 in 18.2 overs — well behind the DLS par score.With two wins from two, South Africa Champions sit atop the WCL standings.
