Quinton de Kock produced a masterclass in Vizag as he scored a brilliant century and broke several ODI records in the third and final IND vs SA ODI at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium on Saturday. His outstanding knock powered not just South Africa’s innings but also placed him in the company of, and ahead of, some of cricket’s all-time great wicketkeeper-batters.
Quinton de Kock’s Glorious 106 Sets Up South Africa’s Total
Coming in to open the innings after India chose to bowl first, Quinton de Kock stole the show with a brilliant 106 off 89 deliveries, laced with 8 fours and 6 sixes. Having come out of ODI retirement just last month, the 32-year-old has immediately rediscovered top form with two fifties and two hundreds in just six innings since his return.
Equals Kumar Sangakkara’s World Record for ODI Centuries by a Wicketkeeper
With his 23rd ODI hundred, Quinton de Kock equalled the long-standing global record held by Kumar Sangakkara for most ODI hundreds by a designated wicketkeeper-batter.
Most ODI Hundreds by a Wicketkeeper-Batter
23 – Quinton de Kock (160 innings)
23 – Kumar Sangakkara (340 innings)
19 – Shai Hope (141 innings)
The amazing fact is that de Kock achieved this feat in 180 innings less than what Sangakkara did, showing how he is dominating and efficient at the top.
Joint-Most ODI Centuries in India by a Visiting Batter
De Kock’s ton in Vizag was his seventh ODI hundred on Indian soil, taking him to joint No.1 for most centuries by an overseas batsman in India.
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Most ODI Hundreds by a Non-Indian Batter in India
7 – Quinton de Kock (21 innings)
7 – AB de Villiers (20 innings)
6 – Chris Gayle (23 innings)
5 – Ricky Ponting (46 innings)
That underlines De Kock’s remarkable record on Indian soil, where he has often been at his best.
Equals Record for Most ODI Hundreds Against India
With his seventh century against India, Quinton de Kock has also equaled Sanath Jayasuriya’s record for most ODI hundreds against India.
Most ODI Hundreds vs India
7 – Quinton de Kock (23 innings)
7 – Sanath Jayasuriya (85 innings)
6 – AB de Villiers (32 innings)
6 – Ricky Ponting (59 innings)
6 – Kumar Sangakkara (71 innings)
Notably, De Kock reached the feat in 62 fewer innings than Jayasuriya, further evidencing his dominance.
Thrown Away After a Brilliance-Filled Knock
De Kock’s magnificent innings was over when he was bowled by Prasidh Krishna in the 33rd over. By then, he had etched his name into many record books.
Crosses 13,000 International Runs
Quinton de Kock’s superb ton also took him past 13,000 runs in international cricket.
Over 311 international appearances, he now has:
13,088 runs
Average: 40.24
Strike Rate: 93.71
30 centuries & 70 fifties
Highest Score: 178
The figures further establish him as one of South Africa’s finest all-format batters. Conclusion With yet another century, Quinton de Kock has reinforced his legendary status in world cricket.
His performance in Vizag was one of the defining knocks of the IND vs SA series as he not only equaled Kumar Sangakkara’s world record but also set new benchmarks in India. Undoubtedly, the way he has been performing since coming out of ODI retirement, many more milestones seem to be in store.
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