5. AB de Villiers- 114*, 102*, 102
One of the explosive batsmen in One-day international cricket made his debut for South Africa in coloured clothing on 2nd February 2005. He played a total of 228 One day internationals and scored 9577 runs with an average of 53.50 with 25 centuries and 53 half centuries.
In the 2nd One day international played against India at Gwalior on 24th February 2010, Sachin Tendulkar scored the first double century in ODI cricket. India posted 401 for 3 in 50 overs. Chasing the target of 402, AB de Villiers coming at number 5 remained not out on 114 off 101 balls with 13 fours and 2 sixes. Despite his efforts, South Africa lost the match by 153 runs.
In the next ODI match against India at Ahmadabad on 27th February 2010, AB de Villiers scored 102 off 59 balls with 11 fours and 3 sixes, remaining not out. South Africa posted 365 for 2 in 50 overs. Chasing 366 to win, India could only score 275 in 44.3 overs. For his 102 off 59 balls, de Villiers was named as man of the match.
He scored his 3rd successive century against West Indies in the first ODI at North Sound, Antigua on 22nd May 2010. South Africa batted first and de Villiers coming at number 4 scored 102 off 101 balls with 5 fours and 2 sixes. The visitors were able to score 280 for 7 in 48 overs. Chasing the target, West Indies were bowled out for 215. South Africa won the match by 66 runs via D/L method.
