ODI World Cup 2023: Quinton de Kock leapfrogs Virat, Rohit for most runs; dismantles Ban with 174-run knock

Quinton de Kock has once again excelled in the ODI World Cup as he scored his third ton in the ongoing ODI World Cup against Bangladesh. The contest played on Tuesday (Oct 24) saw the De Kock score 174 runs at the Wankhede Stadium while also leapfrogging both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for the most runs in the tournament. The talisman from South Africa will retire after the World Cup but is already laying down a marker with his impressive ton.

De Kock on fire

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Playing against Bangladesh in his country’s fifth ODI World Cup match, De Kock yet again wreaked havoc as he helped South Africa dismantle the opposition bowling attack. He followed his tons against Sri Lanka and Australia with another big knock. His score of 174 is the highest individual score in this ODI World Cup, surpassing David Warner’s 163 against Pakistan. The ton was also his 20th for the national side with only AB de Villiers, Hashim Amla, and Herschelle Gibbs scoring more. He will have the opportunity to go level with the Gibbs next time.

Most Runs in the ODI World Cup

Quinton De Kock, South Africa – 407 Runs in 5 Matches

Virat Kohli, India – 354 Runs in 5 Matches

Rohit Sharma, India – 311 Runs in 5 Matches

Mohammad Rizwan, Pakistan – 302 Runs in 5 Matches

Henrich Klassen, South Africa – 290 Runs in 5 Matches

Daryl Mitchell, New Zealand – 280 Runs in 5 Matches

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However, De Kock was unfortunate to record a double ton despite having been in good touch before he was dismissed by Hasan Mahmud. His innings consisted of 15 fours and 7 sixes and underlined his importance to the team. The innings was the second-highest knock by a South Africa in the ODI World Cup after former captain Gary Kirsten’s unbeaten 188 against UAE in 1996.

Highest scores for South Africa in World Cups

188* - Gary Kirsten vs UAE, Rawalpindi, 1996

174 - Quinton de Kock vs BAN, Mumbai WS, 2023

162* - AB de Villiers vs WI, Sydney, 2015

161 - Andrew Hudson vs NED, Rawalpindi, 1996

159 - Hashim Amla vs IRE, Canberra, 2015

The innings also propelled South Africa to 382/5 as they search for their fourth win of the campaign.

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