Quinton de Kock continued his brilliant form with another special knock against Bangladesh at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on 24 October 2023. The South African wicketkeeper batter looked in sublime form with his 3rd century in this tournament.
South African captain Aiden Markram won the toss and decided to bat first. They lost two early wickets of Reeza Hendricks and Rassie Van der Dussen cheaply. De Kock showed his intent to put pressure on Bangladesh’s bowling. He along with Aiden Markram kept momentum going with singles and hitting boundaries at will.
He completed his fifty off 47 deliveries and kept the momentum going for South Africa. Both de Kock and Markram made the batting look easy. Bangladesh captain Shakib got the breakthrough dismissing Markram with a simple catch at long-off. Klassen came to the crease taking attack to Bangladesh bowlers. He looked composed reaching his century off 101 deliveries.
The swashbuckling opener hammered the Bangladesh bowlers all over the park after completing his century. The wicketkeeper batter showed attacking abilities making life tough for Bangladesh bowlers and completed his 150 off 129 deliveries. It was a brutal display of batting by de Kock and Klassen with some lusty blows. His brilliant innings ended for 174 off 140 balls with 15 fours and 7 sixes.
It is the highest score by a wicketkeeper in World Cup history. De Kock 174 is the second-highest scorer by South Africa. Gary Kirsten still holds the record of top scorer by a South African in World Cup history.
He scored a century in the first match against Sri Lanka, followed by a brilliant 109 against Australia at Lucknow and then 174 against Bangladesh helping South Africa post 382 for 5 in 50 overs. David Miller scored a quickfire knock with some lusty blows that put enough pressure on the Bangladesh bowling on a placid batting pitch that had some help for the pacers.
Here is how everyone reacted:
No stopping @QuinnyDeKock69!🔥 His incredible form continues in the World Cup👏🏾👏🏾#CWC23 #SAvBAN
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) October 24, 2023
De Kock creeping up to Kohli as leading run scorer of #WC2023
Brilliance #SAvBAN— Brad Hogg (@Brad_Hogg) October 24, 2023
3RD WORLD CUP CENTURY IN 5 MATCHES….!!!
What a hundred by Quinton De Kock – he's having a dream tournament. One of the best in the history of South Africa. pic.twitter.com/CFFJe3vVcu
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 24, 2023
Quinton De Kock becomes the second-highest run-scorer in this World Cup 👏🏼👏🏼
Can't believe De Kock is retiring from ODI cricket after the World Cup at the age of 30 only 🇿🇦💔💔 #CWC23 #SAvBAN pic.twitter.com/52N6YHCdYM— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) October 24, 2023
If anyone who can easily break Rohit Sharma’s five tons in a World Cup, it is Quinton de Kock! 3 hundreds in just five matches is insane!
— Vimal कुमार (@Vimalwa) October 24, 2023
What a freaking player he is ! 👏🏼
Third Century for Quinton De Kock in the World Cup, man is competing for Rohit Sharma's 5 Centuries record. Ufff. pic.twitter.com/rrgM2aD22G
— Vishal. (@SPORTYVISHAL) October 24, 2023
Quinton de Kock just loves the Indian condition. The man is having a dream run. 3rd WC Hundred for him in this season. 👏
Still, feel He shouldn't retire from the ODI format.
— Aditya Saha (@Adityakrsaha) October 24, 2023
Third hundred of the World Cup for Quinton de Kock, leaving ODI cricket with a bang 💥
Has been so so good for South Africa.
Two more tons to make it Quin-tons.
— Behram Qazi 🇵🇰 🇨🇦 (@DeafMango) October 24, 2023
what's wrong with #QuintonDeKock? 3 Centuries in 5 matches?
— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@luvashwin) October 24, 2023
Quinton de Kock has now converted each of his FIVE FIFTY-PLUS scores into 100s in ODIs in India…
— CRICGLOBE (@thecricglobe) October 24, 2023
QuinTON de Kock 💯!!!
The runs just keeps on flowing for Quinny as he brings up his 3rd century of #CWC23 !! What a tournament he's having! Sure signing off in style!! TRULY MAGNIFICENT BATTING! #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/7dgidfJAN6
— Lawrence Bailey ⚪ 🇿🇦 (@LawrenceBailey0) October 24, 2023
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