Eighty eight runs from Coventry born Ian Bell helped England to a six wicket victory in the One Day International against South Africa.
Fellow Warwickshire player Jon Trott made 48 and Bell 88 before he was caught behind by de Villiers off the bowling of former Warwickshire player Dale Steyn in reply to South Africa's 220-8.
Craig Kieswetter smashed a six to give England a 2-1 lead in the series with the final game at Trent Bridge.