Top 5 ODI knocks by wicketkeepers against Pakistan
Times when wicketkeepers rose to the occasion and blew Pakistan bowlers away with their batting masterclass.
4. AB de Villiers
Former South African captain AB de Villiers finds his name in fourth position. His innings of 128 at Johannesburg against Pakistan in 2013 was one of a one-of-a-kind innings. The series was at stake for both the sides as decider saw run feast. Pakistan won the toss and elected to send Proteas to bat first.
AB was designated to bat at number four and came quite early as SA lost two wickets inside the fourteenth over. From there on, Hashim Amla and De Villiers formed a strong partnership that lasted for the next 238 runs. This founded the base for South Africa to finish the first innings on a strong note of 343 runs.
AB being the skipper of the side, consumed the pressure. Then he started unleashing his shots, especially against spinners, be it Shahid Afridi, Saeed Ajmal or Mohammad Hafeez. Though he suffered cramps mid innings but continued to show his dominance. Some of his picturesque shots are still vivid in fans' memories.
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