ODI WC: Quinton de Kock attains BIG feat, becomes first South African batter to score 500 runs in an edition

Quinton de Kock continued his merry run with the bat in the ODI World Cup 2023 with his fourth ton of the tournament during South Africa's crucial game versus New Zealand in the 32 nd match at Pune on Wednesday (Nov 1). He became the second batter to hit four tons in a single edition of the World Cup and also attained a massive feat of becomingthe first South African to score 500or moreruns in a single World Cup.

Most Runs for South Africa In An ODI World Cup

Quinton de Kock - 545*

Jacques Kallis - 485

AB de Villiers - 482

Graeme Smith - 443

Peter Kirsten - 410

De Kock, who is set to retire from ODIs after the World Cup in India, has been in sublime form in the ten-team tournament. During his 114 versus the Kiwis on Wednesday, the left-hander never looked under any sort of pressure and stitched a massive 200-run stand with Rassie van der Dussen for the second wicket. He fell for an impressive 116-ball 114, laced with 10 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 98.28.

The left-hander's form has ensured the Proteas some huge totals, especially while batting first. De Kock has used all his IPL experience to flourish in the showpiece event in India and looks determined to add more to his run-tally in the mega competition. The Temba Bavuma-led South Africa are at the second spot in the points table, with five wins from six outings, and look set to book a slot in the semi-finals.