Quinton de Kock Blasts 115 off 49 Balls, Matches Rohit Sharma’s Six-Hitting Record

South Africa’s star wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock delivered a sensational innings, scoring 115 runs off just 49 balls in the second T20 against the West Indies. His innings included 10 towering sixes and 6 boundaries, helping South Africa secure the match by 7 wickets and clinch the series.

A Match-Winning Knock

West Indies batted first and posted 221 runs, setting a challenging target. De Kock’s explosive batting, combined with a half-century from Ryan Rickelton, powered South Africa to victory with 15 balls to spare. This chase marked the second-highest successful run chase in South African T20 history, with the first being the 259-run target against West Indies at the same venue in 2023.

Borrowed Bat, Brilliant Performance

In a surprising twist, De Kock revealed that he had forgotten his own bat at home and played this monumental innings with the bat of young South African player Dewald Brevis. “I made a mistake and left some of my bats at home,” he admitted, highlighting the remarkable feat achieved under unusual circumstances.

Matching Rohit Sharma’s Record

With 10 sixes in this innings, De Kock equaled the record held by Rohit Sharma for most sixes in a T20 International innings. He became the 27th player in international cricket to achieve this milestone, joining elite names such as Rohit Sharma, Sanju Samson, and Tilak Varma.

De Kock’s blistering knock not only sealed the series for South Africa but also demonstrated his match-winning ability and power-hitting prowess on the global stage.