Quinton de Kock’An elegant 106 off 89 balls in his 2nd century put him back in the limelight, leading the way South AfricaThe man in charge in the 3rd and final Odi against India at Visakhapatnam. De Kock’s knock was the highlight of the day, which came at a critical time after early wickets fell. Formed two vital partnerships with the captain Temba Bavuma (113 runs) and another Matthew breetzke (54 runs), before being dismissed shortly after the hundred. His innings not only led South Africa in a difficult manner, but also set several records, while also establishing several records, cementing his place among the greats.
Quinton Kock During the Vizag game Vizag game surpasses milestones with this 23rd century
De Kock’s remarkable century took him to several new milestones in his career. With this knock, he amassed 8,500 runs amassing 8,503 runs in 202 matches at an average of 44 overs. This century also marked the 7th year against India in ODIS Sanath JayasuriyaRecord for most centuries by any player against India in Odis. Now has 1191 runs against India at an average of 51.78. Moreover, ODIS (opposition house) reached 2500 with these innings.
His 23rd century is tied to him Sri Lankato Kumar Sangakkara He shares the most centuries by an established WicketKeeper with the legendary Lankan wicketkeeper. Moreover, Kock has nearly 2,000 runs to his name in Asia, 1,981 runs at an average of 53.80 in a region where he has been particularly successful. His consistent performances have now put him ahead of legends Kimi Odi David Warner, Sourav Ganguly and Tillakaratne Dilshanwhich are 22 tons each.
Here is the reaction of the fans:
Quinton de Kock brings up his 2nd century and a 7th against India !! What a player and what a return to ODI!! Vintage Quinton de kock 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥#Crickettwitter #Indvsa pic.twitter.com/jqyzejyazm
— Lawrence Bailey (@lourrenceBailey0) December 6, 2025
Quinny 💯 🔥🇿🇦🏏 #Indvsa
— Gilles (@gpricey23) December 6, 2025
It is a fair century! 💯
Quinton De Kock shines in the series with a master shot. 👏🇿🇦
A perfect blend of power, precision and skill! 🏏🔥 pic.twitter.com/jsn0lydaay
– Proteas men (@proteasmencsa) December 6, 2025
Nice to see Quinton de Kock back. Such a popular and very underrated batsman. The last time he toured India was in 2015 and then he withdrew and now he is running again. It’s great to see our childhood hero back in shape. pic.twitter.com/ottylldurvh
– Srijan (@legenddhonii) December 6, 2025
Experience with a firm hand 🔥 🔝
(Quinton de Kock | IND VS SA | Play with fire) pic.twitter.com/kegpbofthc
– Sunrisers Eastern Cape (@sunrisersec) December 6, 2025
2 Quick Wickets down. 94, playing on 6, needed for the century. It might be a pressure situation for others, not for Quinton. The ball comes out of the park to reach three figures in just 80 deliveries. Quinton DeKock only carries the team when the wickets fall at the other end. pic.twitter.com/nphndqigfa
– Sagarika (@Saga__r) December 6, 2025
Most Odi centuries for South Africa:
Hashim Amla 27
Ab de Villiers 25
Quinton de Kock 23– 🇿🇦 Sabeeha Majid 🏏 / da deyirman stan account (@sabeehamajid) December 6, 2025
Quinton de Kock continues his celebration against us. He is a baby faced baby with a touch of grace in his batting.
Blud is a very curse that is more cursed than most of Odi’s lovers. Go to the corpse of the proteas, which the proteas is annoyed by. Get a bow quinny🫡 pic.twitter.com/vxypjfr9w6
– Akshat (@akshatgoel1408) December 6, 2025
Virat Kohli appreciated Quinton de Kock’s magnificent century.#cricket #Indvsa # 3RDodi pic.twitter.com/g2r6mgnjiv
– CricketTimes.com (@crickettimeshq) December 6, 2025
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De Kock’s century puts South Africa comfortably in the final ODI against India
De Kock’s brilliant 106 off 89 balls South Africa a A competitive total of 244/7 in the third ODI 40 overs so far against India. After an early setback, you lose Ryan Rickelton For a duck, De Kock anchored the innings with a solid partnership of 113 runs alongside Temba Bavuma. Despite losing Bavuma and other key wickets, De Kock maintained his momentum with a crucial 54-run stand with Matthew Breetzke. His century came from 80 balls, and though he was dismissed shortly after Prasidh Krishna reached his milestone, Kock’s wicket ensured South Africa’s total fought back. Kuldeep Yadav and Prasidh Krishna For India, it was the bowlers who took the key wickets. South Africa will now look to their lower order to add some late runs and post a challenging total.
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