Let's make this birthday one to remember.

48 years old (Born on February 09, 1977)

Happy Birthday, Alfonso Thomas! The man who could swing a bat harder than most bowlers dream of and whose lower-order heroics have saved South Africa more times than we can count. Your fearless approach at the crease has always been entertaining—who else makes batting down the order look like an action-packed thriller?

From your memorable international performances to those nail-biting finishes you've delivered under pressure, fans still reminisce about how you turned impossible situations into unforgettable victories. May this birthday bring as much joy as watching opponents' faces when they realized they'd underestimated your powerful hitting.

Cheers to another year smashing boundaries both on and off the pitch!