Quinton de Kock has issued a thunderous warning ahead of the T20 World Cup by smashing South Africa’s all-time T20 run-scoring record, surpassing Faf du Plessis.
The left-hander reached the milestone in emphatic fashion with a blistering 43-ball century in the second T20I against the West Indies on Thursday, January 29, at SuperSport Park, Centurion.
De Kock now tops South Africa’s T20 charts with 12,113 runs in 430 matches, averaging 31.46 at a strike rate of 139.10, including eight centuries and 81 fifties. His hundred against the West Indies was also the third-fastest by a South African in T20Is, behind David Miller’s 35-ball ton (2017) and Dewald Brevis’ 41-ball effort (2025).
Dominant Performance
De Kock’s 115 off 49 balls, featuring six fours and 10 sixes, powered South Africa to chase 222 in 17.3 overs, securing a seven-wicket win and a 2-0 series lead with one match remaining.
From the first ball, de Kock dominated the West Indies attack, racing to a 21-ball fifty while punishing pace and spin alike. His pull shots, cuts, and towering slog-sweeps left bowlers Roston Chase, Jason Holder, and Jayden Seales with no answers. Even variations like slower balls, cutters, and wide lines failed to stem the onslaught.
The climax came against Akeal Hosein, who was hit for consecutive sixes before de Kock was eventually caught by Brandon King at mid-off. The innings, marked by calm authority rather than flamboyant celebration, was hailed as a T20 masterclass—and a clear warning to teams ahead of the World Cup.
With form, firepower, and record-breaking consistency, Quinton de Kock is peaking at the perfect time, making him one of the most dangerous batters in the tournament.
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