Wicket-Keeping Basics
Wicket-keeping needs quick hands and good balance. Learn the basic stance and glove work.

AB de Villiers is a cricket player from South Africa who plays as a wicket-keeper batsman. The current team is Titans.
| Format | Matches | Innings | Runs | Highest Score | Batting Average | Strike Rate | Catches | Stumpings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 106 | 175 | 8,182 | 278 | 51.78 | 54.80 | 210 | 5 |
| ODI | 222 | 213 | 9,435 | 176 | 53.91 | 101.20 | 174 | 5 |
| IPL | 183 | 172 | 5,181 | 133 | 39.85 | 151.89 | 120 | 8 |
| Domestic T20 | 133 | 129 | 3,572 | 100 | 33.38 | 145.38 | 91 | 8 |
Wicket-keeping needs quick hands and good balance. Learn the basic stance and glove work.
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