Quinton de Kock

2023 - 3 - 26

SA vs WI: Quinton de Kock hits maiden T20I hundred as Proteas ... (WION)

South Africa pulled off the highest successful run chase in Twenty20 international cricket on Sunday to beat the West Indies by six wickets at Centurion on ...

The pair succeeded in reducing the required run rate, allowing the captain Aiden Markram (38 not out) to steer his side home to a remarkable win with seven balls remaining. Opener Quinton de Kock hit a first T20 century as South Africa scored 259-4 after being set an imposing target of 13 runs per over to win the match. South Africa began at blistering pace in reply and by scoring 150 without loss off the first 10 overs set another T20 record.

438 vibes! Quinton de Kock, Reeza Hendricks power Proteas to ... (Independent Online)

Quinton de Kock and Reeza Hendricks shared 152 runs for the opening wicket as the Proteas successfully chased down the West Indies massive total in Sunday's ...

He finished unbeaten on 41 off 18 deliveries and pushed the West Indies to 258/5, the highest total scored against SA in T20s. Centurion had been roaring throughout the run chase, but the West Indies silenced the crowd when the fourth SA wicket fell courtesy of a stunning catch by Shepherd. Aiden Markram won his first toss as the Proteas’ T20 captain and sent the West Indies in to bat first. Coming in at No 6 with the score on 179/4, Romario Shepherd added the finishing touches to what was already a competitive score. The pair put together a 152-run stand, which saw De Kock score his maiden T20 international century. Charles combined beautifully with Kyle Mayers (51) and the pair recorded a century stand, having lost Brandon King in the first over.

Johnson Charles and Quinton de Kock make history in record South ... (The Independent)

South Africa produced the highest-ever successful Twenty20 international run chase to defeat the West Indies in a remarkable contest at Centurion that also ...

De Kock brought up the fastest T20I 50 by a South African player – off 15 balls, breaking his own record by two deliveries – and went on to hit 100 in 43 for his maiden ton in the format. The Proteas were left needing to break new ground for victory after their opponents stormed to 258 for five, which included Charles posting the fastest T20I century by a West Indian. Charles posted the fastest T20I century by a West Indian.

Quinton de Kock's dazzling ton powers South Africa to highest ... (Times of India)

Cricket News: The SuperSport Park in Centurion witnessed a batting mayhem as South Africa brushed away West Indies by six wickets to register the highest ...

When we came out to bowl we thought we had done enough. He hit 11 sixes -- half of the West Indies total for the innings -- which equalled the record 22 in an innings set by Afghanistan’s against Ireland three years ago. "It was a pretty crazy game. fired the fastest T20I century for West Indies in the shortest format after hosts opted to bowl first on a batting paradise. "I said to Reeza afterwards we did something special out there.

South Africa pulled off the highest successful run chase in T20Is on Sunday to beat the West Indies by six wickets in Centurion.

De Kock century sets up Proteas' record run chase (SA Cricket Mag)

The Proteas celebrated a famous six-wicket win against the West Indies in the second T20I in Centurion on Sunday.

“It was a great game to be a part of,” said Markram. Asked how he approached his innings, De Kock said: “Just pick the right options and play with a bit of hope. We give him a licence to hit. Reeza was the silent assassin. “But credit to Quinton de Kock and Reeza Hendricks. “It was quite special.

Twitter reactions: Quinton de Kock's scintillating ton helps South ... (CricketTimes.com)

South Africa faced West Indies in the second T20I of the three-match series at the SuperSport Park in Centurion on Sunday (March 26) and pulled off a record ...

And he's put South Africa on course for a record chase at Centurion. A 43 ball hundred. [March 26, 2023] Notably, this was the highest run-chase in the T20I format by any team. De Kock smashed the West Indies bowlers all around the park, scoring a breathtaking century off just 44 balls. Kyle Mayers (51 off 27) also contributed to the team’s total and helped West Indies set a daunting target of 258/5 in their 20 overs. Hendricks also played a crucial role, scoring 68 off 28 balls. However, Johnson Charles shifted the gears for Men in Maroon and scored a brilliant 118 off 46 deliveries. In the end, Proteas skipper Aiden Markram finished things off for the hosts by adding 38 runs. Asked to bat first, The West Indies got off to a poor start as their opener Brandon King got out for just one run off two balls.

Quinton de Kock blitz guides South Africa to record run chase (Telegraph India)

Put into bat, West Indies batsmen cashed in on a belter of a pitch and short boundaries to post a mammoth 258/5.

So I think a lot of the credit has to go to the two of them for getting us off to such a great start and making the rest of the chase a bit more comfortable,” Markram emphasised. One certainly feels for Charles, who scored the fastest T20I century for the Windies, which came off only 39 balls,. Johnson Charles top-scored for the visitors with 118 off only 46 balls.