Fanie De Villiers
(Republic of) South Africa
Petrus Stephanus De Villiers
Born: 13 October 1964, VereenigingMajor Teams: (Republic of) South Africa, Kent, Northern Transvaal.
Known As: Fanie De Villiers
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
ODI Debut: 7 December 1992 v India, Cape Town
Career Record (at 1996 World Cup):
TESTS
M I NO Runs HS Ave 100 50 Ct St
Batting 14 19 5 230 66* 16.42 - 1 8 -
O M R W Ave Best 5w 10w Econ
Bowling 668.1 181 1733 70 24.75 6-43 4 2 2.59
ONE-DAY INTERNATIONALS
M I NO Runs HS Ave 100 50 Ct St
Batting 62 27 12 123 20 8.20 - - 12 -
O M R W Ave Best 5w Econ
Bowling 554 69 1918 67 28.62 4-27 - 3.46
1996 World Cup Profile:
Fanie DeVilliers epitomizes the spirit of South African cricket a real fighter, DeVilliers initially could not make the South African test side and was only thought of as a one-day bowler. He quickly dispelled this stereotype when given a Test place on the tour of Australia in 1993-94, bowling brilliantly in South Africa`s thrilling Test win at Sydney. In one-day cricket he is a miser with the ball. When Australia toured South Africa in 1994, DeVilliers conceded only one run of the 49th over in the one-day international at the Wanderers by bowling six perfect yorkers. DeVilliers has the ability to bowl away swingers, and along with his ability to move the ball off the pitch on occasions, make him a lethal bowler, whether it be with the new ball or a slightly older one. He is also a useful lower order batsman.help@cricinfo.com