Quinton de Kock slams his 14th T20I fifty: Key stats
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South African batting ace Quinton de Kock slammed a sensational fifty versus Bangladesh in a crucial 2022 ICC T20 World Cup match at the SCG. SA, whose first Super 12 Group 2 match ended as a no result, saw QDK and Rilee Rossouw tame the Bangladeshi bowlers. QDK managed a 38-ball 63, adding a valiant stand alongside Rossouw. Here are further details.
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A sensational 63 from QDK's willow
QDK let his intention known right from the start as he continued from where he left off against Zimbabwe. After a quickfire 47* versus Zimbabwe, QDK looked settled today, belting seven fours and three sixes at 165.69. He added a 168-run stand for the second wicket alongside Rossouw after SA were 2/1. Afif Hossain finally got the better of SA opener QDK.
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QDK slams his 14th fifty, surpasses McCullum's runs tally
In 74 matches, the southpaw has struck 14 fifties in the 20-over format for SA, including a second versus Bangladesh. He has raced to 2,142 runs at an average of 33.46. He has also surpassed the tally of former New Zealand ace Brendon McCullum (2,140).
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A record partnership for SA
QDK and Rossouw shared a 168-run stand for the second wicket. This is now SA's highest partnership in men's T20 World Cup. They broke the record of Herschelle Gibbs and Justin Kemp, who added 120* against West Indies in 2007 (first-ever T20 WC match).