Quinton de Kock marks 100th T20I appearance with half-century: Stats
What's the story
Quinton de Kock marked his 100th T20I appearance with a half-century. The veteran South African batter scored 65 runs off 35 balls in a chase of 232 against India in the 5th T20I at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. De Kock handed his side a strong start and aced the powerplay. He was part of two key partnerships. However, his dismissal changed the complexion.
Runs
De Kock shines with two 50-plus stands
De Kock and Reeza Hendricks added 69 runs for the 1st wicket. Before that, the visitors managed 67/0 in the powerplay with de Kock scoring 47. After Hendricks' dismissal, Dewald Brevis walked in and the two put up 51 runs before de Kock departed. Jasprit Bumrah ended de Kock's stay in the 11th over (120/2).
Runs
18th T20I fifty for de Kock
De Kock slammed a 65-run knock from 35 balls (4s: 9, 6s: 3). After 100 matches, he owns 2,771 runs at 30.78. This was his 18th fifty (100s: 1). Versus India, he has amassed 507 runs from 15 matches at 42.25. This was his 6th fifty against India (SR: 149.55). In 417 T20 appearances, he has 11,608 runs at 31.03 (50s: 77, 100s: 7).
Appearances
De Kock makes his 100th T20I appearance
As per ESPNcricinfo, de Kock became just the 2nd South Africa player to earn 100 caps in T20Is. David Miller owns the most appearances for the Proteas. The veteran middle order batter made his 130th T20I appearance in this Ahmedabad clash versus India. Hendricks is the only other player with 90-plus appearances. He is making his 90th appearance.