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[uknsaunders]

What a knock and for me he is in my World Cup team and power player along with Amla scoring 50 as well so should get me some good points

AB in mine and Power Player. Bit annoyed at going for Morkel instead of Tahir, did ponder the Windies weakness against spin. Bonus on the Windies side as Russell/Gayle picked up wickets, but all my batters blobbed out.

[FvanN]

Did SA just do Ireland a massive favour in terms of run rate?

[ProCricketer1982]

AB -  I think he should never play WI again.. It's unfair

[Aussie]

AB DeVilliers is the best player I have ever seen. I'm 32 and have seen a few champions, but no one in my opinion even comes close to him. Plus he seems a very humble and moral champion with a deep faith. Just ticks every box. What a legend.

[InternalTraining]

This is where I curse the Internet provider - repairs !!!! I missed the SAF inning and they went like gangbusters!

[RichW]

AB DeVilliers is the best player I have ever seen. I'm 32 and have seen a few champions, but no one in my opinion even comes close to him. Plus he seems a very humble and moral champion with a deep faith. Just ticks every box. What a legend.

Are you saying that Lara, Ponting, Kallis, Tendulkar et al don't even come close to AB?

Or are you discounting them as you haven't seen them play?

[Kieron_BT]

Can't wait to watch the highlights!

Jason Holder

1-9 after 5 overs
1-104 after 10 overs

ouch!

[ppccopener]

AB de Villiers is a brilliant player,everyone has their opinion on who is the best depending on who they have seen.i've seen Viv and Lara so hard to top those two I don't care what era it is. Richards was the best I've ever seen hands down.

the big bats these days do make a difference, they are like trampolines compared to yesteryear

[ProCricketer1982]

You just can't compare AB to Sir Viv etc.. Sir viv played his cricket against better bowling and without the protection to tbh, he wins hands down. Ab couldn't do what he does without helmets. Still, it's nice to watch. Wouldn't want to see it too often though!!

[sfa82]

Comparing across eras is always difficult due to a number of factors differing, conditions, equipment, etc. What is clear, at least to me as a South African supporter, is that AB is one of the best going around currently across all formats. AB would also make all batting line-ups currently, again across all formats.

If he continues at this rate and consistency and stays fit, he could become one of the greatest of all time and not just one the current best! For South Africa's sake, I hope he continues firing in this WC and repair some of the heartache us supporters have always suffered in WC since readmission.

[FvanN]

Comparing across eras is always difficult due to a number of factors differing, conditions, equipment, etc. What is clear, at least to me as a South African supporter, is that AB is one of the best going around currently across all formats. AB would also make all batting line-ups currently, again across all formats.

If he continues at this rate and consistency and stays fit, he could become one of the greatest of all time and not just one the current best! For South Africa's sake, I hope he continues firing in this WC and repair some of the heartache us supporters have always suffered in WC since readmission.

AMEN 

[tejasapatel]

This popped up on my tweeter feed. Looks to be only logical explanation.

[WalkingWicket37]

Magic moments between the West Indies and South Africa today

[ProCricketer1982]

WI are a shambles, they miss run outs, drop catches and can't even bat their 50 overs. They were never going to chase 400 down so sould have just batted the 50 out

[tim2000s]

Magic moments between the West Indies and South Africa today

Well spotted... [emoji23]