AB de Villiers has achieved a rare and emotional treble in 2025, capping off a dream run that saw him lift three significant trophies within two months — including his first-ever world-level title as a player, albeit in a legends tournament.
JP Duminy’s Winning Six Seals Emotional Victory for South Africa Champions
On August 2, at Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham, JP Duminy hit a memorable winning six for South Africa Champions against Pakistan Champions in the final of the World Championship of Legends (WCL). As the ball sailed over the boundary, emotions ran high on the field. A visibly moved AB de Villiers embraced Duminy in a long, heartfelt hug — a moment that symbolized not just the victory, but a personal milestone for the 41-year-old South African legend.
De Villiers delivered a stunning performance in the final, scoring a brilliant century that helped secure the title. It was not just a typical win — this was his first world-level trophy, even if it came in a tournament featuring retired cricketers.
A Summer of Glory: Three Trophies in Two Months
This WCL win marked de Villiers’ third major celebration of the year. On June 3, his former IPL team, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), finally broke their 18-year drought to lift the Indian Premier League 2025 trophy. AB was present to witness the historic moment as RCB lifted the cup for the first time.
Then, just ten days later on June 13, South Africa ended a 27-year wait by winning their second ICC title — the World Test Championship (WTC) — defeating Australia at Lord’s. AB was again present, celebrating alongside the Proteas as they etched their name in the history books with their first-ever WTC triumph.
Fast forward to August 2, de Villiers himself played a crucial role on the field to complete this treble, with the WCL 2025 title becoming his personal crowning glory.
All three victories held emotional and historical significance. While the IPL and WTC wins involved him as a supporter and ambassador, the WCL victory brought him full circle — back as a player, leading from the front with a century and soaking in the joy of finally lifting a world trophy.
In a cricketing career filled with individual brilliance but lacking major international silverware, 2025 gave AB de Villiers and his fans the moments they had longed for.
