South Africa After a breathtaking century, he sealed the three-match T20I series against West Indies. Quinton de Kock In the second T20 international at SuperSport Park on Thursday, January 29. Chasing a daunting target of 222, the Proteas cruised home with 15 balls to spare thanks to a career-best knock that stunned the Caribbean bowlers.
Quinton de Kock lights up Centurion with career-best T20I knock
De Kock, who played 100 T20Is, played one of the most devastating knocks of his career. The left-handed opener smashed 115 runs off just 49 deliveries to complete his century off just 43 balls. His innings featured 10 powerful sixes and 6 fours, underscoring his dominance right from the start.
De Kock reached his half-century in just 21 balls and needed 22 more deliveries to make it a hundred. Remarkably, he bowled just the eight-point ball throughout the innings, putting relentless pressure on the West Indies attack and setting the tone for one of South Africa’s most memorable chases.
The explosive knock took on added significance as it marked De Kock’s second T20 century and took him past the 12,000-run mark in T20 cricket.
The innings further underscored de Kock’s continued value in white-ball cricket, particularly as South Africa build depth and experience up front. ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
Earlier in the day, West Indies got an even bigger total after a second-order partnership between Brandon King and Shimron Hetmyer. The duo put the Proteas under early pressure as they added 115 runs in the first 10 overs.
Sherfane Rutherford then produced fireworks, scoring 57 off just 24 balls as West Indies piled on 76 runs in the last five overs to finish on 221. At one stage a total of over 250 balls looked possible.
A proud moment for Sasha Hurly
As the Centurion crowd erupted and the records fell, De Kock’s wife Sasha Hurley’s reaction encapsulated the emotion of the moment. Shortly after the match, she posted a photo of her husband on social media with the caption, “Still super proud.”
His heartfelt message reflected not only his personal pride but also the sentiments of a nation that witnessed one of his best T20I performances as South Africa wrapped up the series in style.
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