AB de Villiers hit the highest Test score of 278 not out for South Africa to put his team in a dominant position against Pakistan on the second day of the second Test at Abu Dhabi Stadium yesterday
AB de Villiers hit the highest Test score of 278 not out for South Africa to put his team in a dominant position against Pakistan on the second day of the second Test at Abu Dhabi Stadium yesterday. The 26-year-old from Pretoria smashed 23 boundaries and six sixes during his 618-minute stay at the crease to guide South Africa, surprisingly put into bat on Saturday, to 584-9 declared before restricting Pakistan to 59-1 at close.
"I dedicate this innings to my captain (Smith) who wanted me to break this record, and it is wonderful to have this in my name," said De Villiers. "When I reached 250 I thought it's declaration time but Smith sent twelfth man to tell me about the 277 record."
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