AB de Villiers Takes Stunning Low Catch On His Big Bash League 2019-20 Debut (Watch Video)

AB de Villiers made his debut in Australia’s Big Bash League during the Adelaide Strikers vs Brisbane Heat clash on January 14, 2020 (Tuesday). The former South African cricketer wasted no time to impress as he took a sharp catch to dismiss Johnathan Wells on 14 runs. ABD dived forward at the short-extra cover to take the catch and helped team-mate James Pattinson complete his five-wicket haul. The cricketing stalwart received his Brisbane Heat cap from former Australian great Andrew Symonds as he geared up for his first stint in BBL. BBL 2019–20: Matthew Renshaw’s Stunning Effort in Hobart Hurricanes vs Brisbane Heat Game Creates a Flutter (Watch Video).

AB de Villiers had a brilliant debut in BBL as along with the spectacular catch he also played a wonderful knock to guide his side to a crucial win. The match commentators were certainly impressed by this sensational low catch as one of them said ‘AB welcome to the heat, takes the catch, Jimmy Pattison has five’. The 35-year-old was invited to play for Brisbane Heat by skipper Chris Lynn during their time together in the 2018 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. The former South African captain had a great time with the bat as he played a brilliant inning of 40 runs from 32 deliveries which included five fours. Peter Siddle Compares AB De Villiers to Glenn Maxwell.

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Adelaide strikers won the toss and elected to bat first but could only post a total of 110 runs in their 19 overs. Rashid Khan was their highest scorer with 28 runs. Heat made easy work of this chase as they won the match with seven wickets to spare as Matt Renshaw scored a brilliant half-century

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