Quinton de Kock Sets New Record with Historic Century

Quinton de Kock has made history in the T20 format by setting a new record for South Africa’s all-time T20 run-scoring. This achievement took place during the second T20I against the West Indies at SuperSport Park in Centurion on January 29. With a phenomenal 43-ball century, de Kock surpassed Faf du Plessis to climb atop South Africa’s all-time T20 scores.

Record-Breaking Performance

De Kock’s whirlwind innings contributed significantly to South Africa’s dominant seven-wicket victory. He now boasts an impressive tally of 12,113 runs from 430 T20 matches, maintaining a batting average of 31.46 and a strike rate of 139.10. This remarkable performance also highlights his readiness for the upcoming T20 World Cup.

Milestones Achieved

• De Kock has played 430 T20 matches.
• He averages 31.46 runs per match.
• His strike rate stands at 139.10.
• He has scored eight centuries and 81 half-centuries in T20 cricket.

Among South African players, only two cricketers have secured centuries quicker than de Kock in T20 matches: David Miller and Dewald Brevis. He has now participated in two of South Africa’s top successful chases of over 200 runs and is part of the only successful chase of over 250 runs in T20 history.

Significant Records in T20 Cricket

In his latest innings, de Kock hit 10 sixes, bringing him into joint second place for the most sixes in a T20I innings by a South African, alongside Reeza Hendricks. Richard Levi’s record of 13 sixes remains unbroken. Furthermore, de Kock is among only three South Africans, alongside David Miller and Rilee Rossouw, to achieve multiple T20I centuries.

Notable Achievements

• Most T20I centuries by a designated wicketkeeper (8 centuries).
• First South African to score two T20I centuries at the same venue.
• Has been part of four partnerships exceeding 150 runs in T20 cricket.

De Kock’s recent 115 runs from just 49 balls, alongside the 10 sixes and six fours, propelled South Africa to chase down a target of 222 runs in merely 17.3 overs. This victory secured a 2-0 lead for South Africa in the three-match series against the West Indies, solidifying de Kock’s legacy in T20 cricket.