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AB de Villiers vs Hashim Amla
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sayon basak
International Debutant
AB De Villiers
PlayerComparisons
International Vice-Captain
Yea this probably isn’t that close actually. ABD was in a different class against high quality pace.
sayon basak
International Debutant
In test it's close but still AB.
In other formats, not so much.
PlayerComparisons
International Vice-Captain
Amla vs Williamson might be a better comparison. ABD is better than both and maybe even better than Kohli.
sayon basak
International Debutant
Williamson I guess. Think Williamson is better than Kohli in tests.
Coronis
International Coach
ataraxia
International Coach
This is quite well done tbh.
blackdevil95
Cricket Spectator
Amla is better than AB against swinging balls. Against spin and seam, Both are equal.
Against raw pace and uneven bounce, AB seems better.
I will pick AB as he is better white ball player.
Against raw pace and uneven bounce, AB seems better.
I will pick AB as he is better white ball player.
Amla's peak was better than ABD and his trough are worse than ABD.
ABD had potential to be Ponting level if not for early retirement.
10k runs in both formats was there for taking and his runs in final years would have been of so much more value.
In white ball, ABD is well ahead.
ABD had potential to be Ponting level if not for early retirement.
10k runs in both formats was there for taking and his runs in final years would have been of so much more value.
In white ball, ABD is well ahead.
blackdevil95
Cricket Spectator
Can't agree with that Amla peak was better. Amla peaked in the period 2008 to 2014. AB was marginally better or equal in that period as well statistically. AB has better stats in a batting collapses as well. In fact best among the SA batsmen.
Amla's peak was 2010-2014. Rest points I agree though.
Additionally, ABD kept wickets at peak of his career otherwise he could have averaged much more in those two years, because he was at prime of his career. We have seen players average 75-80 in their peak 1-2 years.
Silver Silva
International Regular
Amla was the nemesis of England and De Villiers was the nemesis of Australia.
Silver Silva
International Regular
Two quality players, Amla won't get the credit he deserves due to his average skydiving towards the back end of his career but its still a part of his career, AB was a brilliant player who walked away on top of his game, I have to edge it to AB
so what?