South Africa’s Quinton de Kock has continued his excellent form in the ongoing ODI World Cup, smashing his fourth hundred in the tournament in the game against New Zealand. Playing in Pune at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, De Kock is now close to emulating&nbsp;Rohit Sharma’s achievement from 2019 when he scored five hundreds. Interestingly, despite his purple patch of form, he will be hanging his bat at the end of the tournament, having earlier announced his retirement from the game.

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<h2>De Kock on fire</h2>

Playing against New Zealand, the South African veteran star was at his fluent best and&nbsp;wreaked havoc with the bat. De Kock took 103 balls to score his 21st ton for the side and now goes level with the great Herschelle Gibbs for most hundreds. The hundred also saw him return to the top of the run scorer’s chart with 545 runs. Before getting out, the 30-year-old scored 114 runs off 116 deliveries that included 3 sixes and 10 fours and was striking at almost run-a-ball.

He scored the ton he also crossed the 500-run mark in the ODI World Cup, becoming the first player from South Africa to attain the feat. He leapfrogged Jacques Kallis’ tally of 485 runs in the 2007 ODI World Cup in the West Indies.

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Most Runs in ODI World Cup for South Africa

Quinton de Kock – 545 Runs

Jacques Kallis - 485 Runs

AB de Villiers - 482 Runs

Graeme Smith - 443 Runs

Peter Kirsten - 410 Runs

He along with Rassie van der Dussen stitched a partnership of 200 runs for the second wicket with the latter scoring 133. Van der Dussen’s innings consisted of 5 sixes and 9 fours and scored at a strike rate of 113. Towards the end, he was supported by David Miller who scored 53 off 30 balls to take South Africa to 357/4 in 50 overs. Tim Southee ended with 77/2 in 10 overs while James Nasheem and Trent Boult ended with one wicket each.

South Africa’s Quinton de Kock has continued his excellent form in the ongoing ODI World Cup, smashing his fourth hundred in the tournament in the game against New Zealand.

South Africa’s Quinton de Kock has continued his excellent form in the ongoing ODI World Cup, smashing his fourth hundred in the tournament in the game against New Zealand. Playing in Pune at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, De Kock is now close to emulating Rohit Sharma’s achievement from 2019 when he scored five hundreds. Interestingly, despite his purple patch of form, he will be hanging his bat at the end of the tournament, having earlier announced his retirement from the game. Rassie van der Dussen masters the conditions to bring up his second #CWC23 ton 👌@mastercardindia Milestones 🏏#NZvSA pic.twitter.com/TbVeXDDjBL — ICC (@ICC) November 1, 2023 × De Kock on fire Playing against New Zealand, the South African veteran star was at his fluent best and wreaked havoc with the bat. De Kock took 103 balls to score his 21st ton for the side and now goes level with the great Herschelle Gibbs for most hundreds. The hundred also saw him return to the top of the run scorer’s chart with 545 runs. Before getting out, the 30-year-old scored 114 runs off 116 deliveries that included 3 sixes and 10 fours and was striking at almost run-a-ball. He scored the ton he also crossed the 500-run mark in the ODI World Cup, becoming the first player from South Africa to attain the feat. He leapfrogged Jacques Kallis’ tally of 485 runs in the 2007 ODI World Cup in the West Indies. ALSO READ | Shaheen Afridi becomes No. 1 ODI bowler after his 3 for 23 in Pakistan's World Cup win over Bangladesh Most Runs in ODI World Cup for South Africa Quinton de Kock – 545 Runs Jacques Kallis - 485 Runs AB de Villiers - 482 Runs Graeme Smith - 443 Runs Peter Kirsten - 410 Runs He along with Rassie van der Dussen stitched a partnership of 200 runs for the second wicket with the latter scoring 133. Van der Dussen’s innings consisted of 5 sixes and 9 fours and scored at a strike rate of 113. Towards the end, he was supported by David Miller who scored 53 off 30 balls to take South Africa to 357/4 in 50 overs. Tim Southee ended with 77/2 in 10 overs while James Nasheem and Trent Boult ended with one wicket each.

Quinton de Kock continues excellent form in ODI World Cup with fourth ton, replicates Rohit Sharma's 2019 feat

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&nbsp; became the second batter to hit four tons in a single edition of the World Cup and also attained a massive feat of becoming&nbsp;the first South African to score 500&nbsp;or more&nbsp;runs in a single World Cup.&nbsp;

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

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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.&nbsp;

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.&nbsp;

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).

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 becoming the first South African to score 500 or more runs 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 Also read: Shaheen Afridi becomes No. 1 ODI bowler after his 3 for 23 in Pakistan's World Cup win over Bangladesh 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.

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

Australia humbled the Netherlands by 309 runs in match 24 of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 on Wednesday (Oct 25) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. Opting to bat first, Pat Cummins &amp; Co. rode on David Warner's 104, Glenn Maxwell's 44-ball 106 (laced with 9 fours and 8 sixes at 240.91) and fifties from Steve Smith (71) and Marnus Labuschange (62) to post a mammoth 399 for 8. In reply, Scott Edwards &amp; Co. only managed 90 in 21 overs (thanks to Adam Zampa's four-fer) to lose by 309 runs, the biggest-ever World Cup loss by runs. Thus, Australia are now on a roll with three back-to-back wins after defeats in their opening two encounters.&nbsp;

Steve Smith attended the post-win media interaction and was asked about the CWC 2023 edition's current top two teams, i.e. India and South Africa. Rohit Sharma's India and Temba Bavuma-led Proteas have 10 and eight points, respectively, and look set to seal their place in the semi-finals sooner than later.&nbsp;Thus, the right-hander was all praise for India and the Proteas.

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While responding to WION's question on India and SA, Smith said, "I think both are playing really good cricket. SA play like we played today. They are trusting their top five batters to go out and build a platform before Klaasen and Miller to smack it at the backend. Obviously, they have played on very good batting surfaces as well, one here (in New Delhi) and two at the Wankhede. India are favourites in the tournament, they are playing very well and are playing at home. They are a very good side."

Meanwhile, Australia, now with a Net Run Rate of +1.142, are also catching up. They remain at the fourth spot, one below New Zealand.

At the post-match presentation, Aussie skipper Cummins said, "Really happy, complete game. To put 400 on board and then defend well, couldn't be happier. Crazy innings. I think we both contributed equally in that hundred partnership (chuckles). Fantastic innings, the cleanest hitting I've seen. We played the style we liked to. Pleased with Smithy getting runs. We were aiming for powerplay wickets, bowled quite well without a lot of luck. Zamps with another four-fer. They (New Zealand) are a really good side.. Big game in Dharamsala. It's the World Cup and we are in a good space, can't wait to get there. (Areas to improve) I don't think we have totally nailed the 50 overs with the bat yet."

Australia will now lock horns with Trans-Tasmanian rivals New Zealand in Dharamsala on Saturday (Oct 28).&nbsp;

Australia humbled the Netherlands by 309 runs in match 24 of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 on Wednesday (Oct 25) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. Opting to bat first, Pat Cummins & Co.

Australia humbled the Netherlands by 309 runs in match 24 of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 on Wednesday (Oct 25) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. Opting to bat first, Pat Cummins & Co. rode on David Warner's 104, Glenn Maxwell's 44-ball 106 (laced with 9 fours and 8 sixes at 240.91) and fifties from Steve Smith (71) and Marnus Labuschange (62) to post a mammoth 399 for 8. In reply, Scott Edwards & Co. only managed 90 in 21 overs (thanks to Adam Zampa's four-fer) to lose by 309 runs, the biggest-ever World Cup loss by runs. Thus, Australia are now on a roll with three back-to-back wins after defeats in their opening two encounters. Steve Smith attended the post-win media interaction and was asked about the CWC 2023 edition's current top two teams, i.e. India and South Africa. Rohit Sharma's India and Temba Bavuma-led Proteas have 10 and eight points, respectively, and look set to seal their place in the semi-finals sooner than later. Thus, the right-hander was all praise for India and the Proteas. Also read: CWC '23: Thank you, Glenn Maxwell! Aussie star's blitz makes for a memorable trip to Arun Jaitley Stadium While responding to WION's question on India and SA, Smith said, "I think both are playing really good cricket. SA play like we played today. They are trusting their top five batters to go out and build a platform before Klaasen and Miller to smack it at the backend. Obviously, they have played on very good batting surfaces as well, one here (in New Delhi) and two at the Wankhede. India are favourites in the tournament, they are playing very well and are playing at home. They are a very good side." Meanwhile, Australia, now with a Net Run Rate of +1.142, are also catching up. They remain at the fourth spot, one below New Zealand. At the post-match presentation, Aussie skipper Cummins said, "Really happy, complete game. To put 400 on board and then defend well, couldn't be happier. Crazy innings. I think we both contributed equally in that hundred partnership (chuckles). Fantastic innings, the cleanest hitting I've seen. We played the style we liked to. Pleased with Smithy getting runs. We were aiming for powerplay wickets, bowled quite well without a lot of luck. Zamps with another four-fer. They (New Zealand) are a really good side.. Big game in Dharamsala. It's the World Cup and we are in a good space, can't wait to get there. (Areas to improve) I don't think we have totally nailed the 50 overs with the bat yet." Australia will now lock horns with Trans-Tasmanian rivals New Zealand in Dharamsala on Saturday (Oct 28).

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After South Africa's yet another big win in the ongoing ICC ODI World Cup, versus Bangladesh on Tuesday (Oct 24), Heinrich Klaasen admitted that it is going to be tough to convince in-form opener Quinton de Kock to not retire from ODIs. Before the showpiece event kicked off in India, De Kock had made it clear that he would retire from the format.&nbsp;

Ever since De Kock has turned up in India for the World Cup, the left-hander has been in superb form. After his third ton of the tournament, which came against the Bangla Tigers, he is now also the leading run-scorer, with 407 runs at an average of 81.40 and a strike rate of 114.97.

De Kock scored a ton versus Sri Lanka and Australia and returned with a breathtaking 174 in the clash versus Bangladesh. The Aiden Markram-led Proteas thrashed Bangladesh by 149 runs after posting 382/5 and dismissing them for 233 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium stadium in Mumbai.&nbsp;

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Witnessing another special knock from De Kock, Klaasen -- who has also been in top form -- was quoted as saying to Star Sports, "It’s going to be tough to convince him not to retire. He has been phenomenal for us and he has been great for South Africa over the years. It’s sad to see him leave, but hopefully, he will leave on a good note. He has been brilliant for us in the tournament."

Due to De Kock, Klaasen as well as the brilliance of Aiden Markram and the bowlers, SA are at the second spot in the World Cup points table, only behind hosts India. They have played two games in a row without regular skipper Temba Bavuma, who is&nbsp;down with illness&nbsp;and will hope for his return in their upcoming clash versus Pakistan, in Chennai, on Friday (Oct 27).&nbsp;

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After South Africa's yet another big win in the ongoing ICC ODI World Cup, versus Bangladesh on Tuesday (Oct 24), Heinrich Klaasen admitted that it is going to be tough to convince in-form opener Quinton de Kock to not retire from ODIs.

After South Africa's yet another big win in the ongoing ICC ODI World Cup, versus Bangladesh on Tuesday (Oct 24), Heinrich Klaasen admitted that it is going to be tough to convince in-form opener Quinton de Kock to not retire from ODIs. Before the showpiece event kicked off in India, De Kock had made it clear that he would retire from the format. Ever since De Kock has turned up in India for the World Cup, the left-hander has been in superb form. After his third ton of the tournament, which came against the Bangla Tigers, he is now also the leading run-scorer, with 407 runs at an average of 81.40 and a strike rate of 114.97. De Kock scored a ton versus Sri Lanka and Australia and returned with a breathtaking 174 in the clash versus Bangladesh. The Aiden Markram-led Proteas thrashed Bangladesh by 149 runs after posting 382/5 and dismissing them for 233 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium stadium in Mumbai. Also Read: India vs South Africa could be the best game of ODI World Cup, feels former Indian opener Witnessing another special knock from De Kock, Klaasen -- who has also been in top form -- was quoted as saying to Star Sports, "It’s going to be tough to convince him not to retire. He has been phenomenal for us and he has been great for South Africa over the years. It’s sad to see him leave, but hopefully, he will leave on a good note. He has been brilliant for us in the tournament." Due to De Kock, Klaasen as well as the brilliance of Aiden Markram and the bowlers, SA are at the second spot in the World Cup points table, only behind hosts India. They have played two games in a row without regular skipper Temba Bavuma, who is down with illness and will hope for his return in their upcoming clash versus Pakistan, in Chennai, on Friday (Oct 27). The Proteas will also hope for De Kock's merry run to continue and for him to take a U-turn to his ODI retirement decision. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

World Cup 2023: Going to be tough to convince Quinton de Kock to not retire from ODIs, states Heinrich Klaasen

South Africa continued their impressive ODI World Cup campaign after another big win in Mumbai to go second in the league table. Days after beating England by a record margin, Temba Bavuma’s men got the better of Bangladesh in their latest big win by 149&nbsp;runs on Tuesday (Oct 24). Quinton de Kock was yet again the star man for the Proteas having scored 174 runs, second highest score by a South African in World Cup innings. The latest defeat for Bangladesh also condemned them to the bottom spot in the ODI World Cup standings.&nbsp;

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<h2>South Africa continue onslaught</h2>

Continuing from where they left off against England, South Africa bowlers were right on the money as they bowled out Shakib Al Hasan’s men for 233&nbsp;runs. Mahmudullah’s 111&nbsp;runs proved consolation as Bangladesh were never in the scene to chase the mammoth 383-run target. In an overall show by the Proteas bowlers, Marco Jansen, Lizaad Williams, and others chipped in with at least one wicket. With no real contribution from other batters, Bangladesh surrendered two points and now face a tough prospect to make the final four.

Earlier, riding on another De Kock ton South Africa scored 382/5 in their 50 overs. The wicketkeeper-batter playing in his final tournament for the national side scored his third hundred of the World Cup while leapfrogging Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for the most runs in the tournament. His innings of 174 runs consisted of 15 fours and 7 sixes while striking at a rate of 125. He was well supported by skipper Aiden Markram (60) and Heinrich Klaasen (90) forming 131 and 142 runs stand with them.

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Klaasen was unfortunate to have missed out on his second ODI World Cup hundred but made sure South Africa got closer to another 400-run total. David Miller’s 34 off 15 also helped the cause for the Proteas. Hasan Mahmud was the pick of the bowlers for Bangladesh with 67/2 in his 6 overs.

South Africa will next take the field on Friday (Oct 27) when they face out-of-form Pakistan who have lost three consecutive matches in Chennai. A win in that match could put Markram’s men on the brink of semifinal qualification. On the contrary, Bangladesh will take on the Netherlands at the Eden Gardens on Saturday as they look to register their second win of the ODI World Cup.

 
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South Africa continued their impressive ODI World Cup campaign after another big win in Mumbai to go second in the league table. Days after beating England by a record margin, Temba Bavuma’s men got the better of Bangladesh in their latest big win by 149 runs on Tuesday (Oct 24).

South Africa continued their impressive ODI World Cup campaign after another big win in Mumbai to go second in the league table. Days after beating England by a record margin, Temba Bavuma’s men got the better of Bangladesh in their latest big win by 149 runs on Tuesday (Oct 24). Quinton de Kock was yet again the star man for the Proteas having scored 174 runs, second highest score by a South African in World Cup innings. The latest defeat for Bangladesh also condemned them to the bottom spot in the ODI World Cup standings. The South Africa juggernaut rolls on in Mumbai 🤩 The Proteas garner a massive net run rate boost with another emphatic win ✅#CWC23 | #SAvBAN 📝: https://t.co/PVE1gu760U pic.twitter.com/etLHr2EIRT — ICC (@ICC) October 24, 2023 × South Africa continue onslaught Continuing from where they left off against England, South Africa bowlers were right on the money as they bowled out Shakib Al Hasan’s men for 233 runs. Mahmudullah’s 111 runs proved consolation as Bangladesh were never in the scene to chase the mammoth 383-run target. In an overall show by the Proteas bowlers, Marco Jansen, Lizaad Williams, and others chipped in with at least one wicket. With no real contribution from other batters, Bangladesh surrendered two points and now face a tough prospect to make the final four. Earlier, riding on another De Kock ton South Africa scored 382/5 in their 50 overs. The wicketkeeper-batter playing in his final tournament for the national side scored his third hundred of the World Cup while leapfrogging Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for the most runs in the tournament. His innings of 174 runs consisted of 15 fours and 7 sixes while striking at a rate of 125. He was well supported by skipper Aiden Markram (60) and Heinrich Klaasen (90) forming 131 and 142 runs stand with them. ALSO READ | CWC '23: Is Babar Azam under captaincy pressure? Pakistan skipper reveals post Afghanistan loss Klaasen was unfortunate to have missed out on his second ODI World Cup hundred but made sure South Africa got closer to another 400-run total. David Miller’s 34 off 15 also helped the cause for the Proteas. Hasan Mahmud was the pick of the bowlers for Bangladesh with 67/2 in his 6 overs. South Africa will next take the field on Friday (Oct 27) when they face out-of-form Pakistan who have lost three consecutive matches in Chennai. A win in that match could put Markram’s men on the brink of semifinal qualification. On the contrary, Bangladesh will take on the Netherlands at the Eden Gardens on Saturday as they look to register their second win of the ODI World Cup. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Proteas continue World Cup onslaught with thumping win over Bangladesh by 149 runs, claim second spot in table

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.

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<h2>De Kock on fire</h2>

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.

<h2>Most Runs in the ODI World Cup</h2>

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.

<h2>Highest scores for South Africa in World Cups</h2>

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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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.

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. Quinton de Kock has set #CWC23 on fire with his scintillating batting 🔥#SAvBAN pic.twitter.com/rJXPwSZBw2 — ICC (@ICC) October 24, 2023 × De Kock on fire 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 ALSO READ | CWC '23: Is Babar Azam under captaincy pressure? Pakistan skipper reveals post Afghanistan loss 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. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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A consecutive World Cup 2023 hundred by Quinton de Kock and three wickets by Kagiso Rabada helped South Africa inflict a superb 134-win over Australia in Lucknow on Friday.

Electing to bowl first after winning the toss, Australia, unlike how they performed against India in their CWC opener, leaked runs, with Starc, Hazlewood and Cummins looking clueless against South African openers. Although there were a few missed chances, and even batters got deceived early on, Temba Bavuma and Quinton de Kock had South Africa rolling inside the first ten overs.

Bavuma and Rassie van der Dussen got out after scoring 35 and 26, respectively, while de Kock notched a back-to-back World Cup hundred, putting South Africa in the driver’s seat.&nbsp;

Fresh from his record-breaking quickest CWC ton against Sri Lanka, Aiden Markram completed a fifty (56 off 44), and one of the better batters of spin bowling, Heinrich Klaasen, contributed with 29.

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While Australian bowlers did well in restricting South Africa to 311/7 in 50 overs, dropping six catches came as a blow to the side in this clash. Glenn Maxwell was the star bowler for the Aussies, picking two for 34 in ten overs, including a maiden.

Australia got off to a poor start, losing both openers (Mitchell Marsh on seven and David Warner on 13) inside the seven overs, with a scorecard reading 27/2. Steve Smith chipped in with a few fours before getting trapped in front of the wickets off Rabada on 19. At that time, Australia was reduced to 50 for three.

Just when it looked like Josh Inglis, who replaced Alex Carey in the XI for this game, could turn the tide around for his side, a peach of a delivery by spearhead Rabada broke his stumps, and Australia’s hopes of going for a win. With Maxwell and Stoinis failing with the bat, Australia found them in hot waters.

Two questionable dismissals of Smith and Stoinis had the Australian camp seeking answers.&nbsp;

However, Marnus Labuschagne and Mitchell Starc steadied the sinking ship with a 69-run stand. Much like how Australian batters gifted away their wickets, Starc flirted with a bouncer off Jansen to find de Kock.

Maharaj picked Labuschagne on 46 soon after to dampen Australia’s hope of winning this game.

Captain Cummins tried his luck with some boundaries but fell prey to Tabriaz Shamsi on 22.

Shamsi removed Hazlewood on two&nbsp;to wrap up Australia's innings on 177.

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A consecutive World Cup 2023 hundred by Quinton de Kock and three wickets by Kagiso Rabada helped South Africa inflict a superb 134-win over Australia in Lucknow on Friday. Electing to bowl first after winning the toss, Australia, unlike how they performed against India in their CWC opener, leaked runs, with Starc, Hazlewood and Cummins looking clueless against South African openers. Although there were a few missed chances, and even batters got deceived early on, Temba Bavuma and Quinton de Kock had South Africa rolling inside the first ten overs. Bavuma and Rassie van der Dussen got out after scoring 35 and 26, respectively, while de Kock notched a back-to-back World Cup hundred, putting South Africa in the driver’s seat. Fresh from his record-breaking quickest CWC ton against Sri Lanka, Aiden Markram completed a fifty (56 off 44), and one of the better batters of spin bowling, Heinrich Klaasen, contributed with 29. ALSO READ: He’s not finished yet: Ravi Shastri on Rohit Sharma scoring more hundreds in World Cup 2023 While Australian bowlers did well in restricting South Africa to 311/7 in 50 overs, dropping six catches came as a blow to the side in this clash. Glenn Maxwell was the star bowler for the Aussies, picking two for 34 in ten overs, including a maiden. Australia got off to a poor start, losing both openers (Mitchell Marsh on seven and David Warner on 13) inside the seven overs, with a scorecard reading 27/2. Steve Smith chipped in with a few fours before getting trapped in front of the wickets off Rabada on 19. At that time, Australia was reduced to 50 for three. Just when it looked like Josh Inglis, who replaced Alex Carey in the XI for this game, could turn the tide around for his side, a peach of a delivery by spearhead Rabada broke his stumps, and Australia’s hopes of going for a win. With Maxwell and Stoinis failing with the bat, Australia found them in hot waters. Two questionable dismissals of Smith and Stoinis had the Australian camp seeking answers. However, Marnus Labuschagne and Mitchell Starc steadied the sinking ship with a 69-run stand. Much like how Australian batters gifted away their wickets, Starc flirted with a bouncer off Jansen to find de Kock. Maharaj picked Labuschagne on 46 soon after to dampen Australia’s hope of winning this game. Captain Cummins tried his luck with some boundaries but fell prey to Tabriaz Shamsi on 22. Shamsi removed Hazlewood on two to wrap up Australia's innings on 177. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

World Cup: De Kock’s 109 dampens Australia as South Africa win by 134 runs

South Africa veteran star Quinton de Kock has taken the ODI World Cup by storm as he smashed back-to-back hundreds in the tournament on Thursday (Oct 12). Playing in his second match at the ODI World Cup, de Kock added another ton against Australia in Lucknow, having already scored 100 vs Sri Lanka in their tournament opener. The Proteas are now looking to bank on the excellent start as they try to win back-to-back matches at the ongoing ODI World Cup.

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<h2>De Kock dazzles again</h2>

Having announced his retirement after the ODI World Cup, De Kock had a statement to make heading into the tournament. After scoring 100 against Sri Lanka he continued his impressive run with a 109-run knock against the Aussies. He needed 90 deliveries to complete the ton against a resolute Australian bowling attack.

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De Kock’s innings consisted of 8 fours and 5 sixes and scored at a strike rate of more than 100 while scoring his 19th ODI ton. He now ranks second for most ODI hundreds for South Africa in the format with only Hasim Amla (27) scoring more. It is also the third time that a South African has scored a hundred against Australia in the ODI World Cup.

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<h2>What happened in the South African innings?</h2>

Having been asked to bat first, South Africa made a good start with De Kock and Temba Bavuma (35) as they stitched a partnership of 108 runs for the opening wicket. Rassie van der Dussen (26) centurion from the last game then joined the party but failed to deliver unlike last time as he and De Kock put together a 50-run stand for the second wicket.

In the meantime, De Kock was dropped by Pat Cummins before he scored his ton to make a statement. At the time of writing South Africa were 263/3 in 43 overs with Aiden Markram (56) and Heinrich Klaasen (27) in the middle.

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South Africa veteran star Quinton de Kock has taken the ODI World Cup by storm as he smashed back-to-back hundreds in the tournament on Thursday (Oct 12). Playing in his second match at the ODI World Cup, de Kock added another ton against Australia in Lucknow, having already scored 100 vs Sri Lanka in their tournament opener.

South Africa veteran star Quinton de Kock has taken the ODI World Cup by storm as he smashed back-to-back hundreds in the tournament on Thursday (Oct 12). Playing in his second match at the ODI World Cup, de Kock added another ton against Australia in Lucknow, having already scored 100 vs Sri Lanka in their tournament opener. The Proteas are now looking to bank on the excellent start as they try to win back-to-back matches at the ongoing ODI World Cup. Back to back centuries for Quinton de Kock in #CWC23 🤩@mastercardindia Milestones 🏏#CWC23 #AUSvSA pic.twitter.com/Dc6eBS65w4 — ICC (@ICC) October 12, 2023 × De Kock dazzles again Having announced his retirement after the ODI World Cup, De Kock had a statement to make heading into the tournament. After scoring 100 against Sri Lanka he continued his impressive run with a 109-run knock against the Aussies. He needed 90 deliveries to complete the ton against a resolute Australian bowling attack. Most ODI 100s as an opener for South Africa: 27 - Hashim Amla 19 - Quinton de Kock* 18 - Herschelle Gibbs 13 - Gary Kirsten 10 - Graeme Smith De Kock’s innings consisted of 8 fours and 5 sixes and scored at a strike rate of more than 100 while scoring his 19th ODI ton. He now ranks second for most ODI hundreds for South Africa in the format with only Hasim Amla (27) scoring more. It is also the third time that a South African has scored a hundred against Australia in the ODI World Cup. ALSO READ | World Cup: Kane Williamson’s comeback on cards as New Zealand gear up for Bangladesh tie in Chennai What happened in the South African innings? Having been asked to bat first, South Africa made a good start with De Kock and Temba Bavuma (35) as they stitched a partnership of 108 runs for the opening wicket. Rassie van der Dussen (26) centurion from the last game then joined the party but failed to deliver unlike last time as he and De Kock put together a 50-run stand for the second wicket. In the meantime, De Kock was dropped by Pat Cummins before he scored his ton to make a statement. At the time of writing South Africa were 263/3 in 43 overs with Aiden Markram (56) and Heinrich Klaasen (27) in the middle. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

ODI World Cup 2023: Quinton de Kock dazzles with bat against Australia to bring back-to-back tons

South Africa’s star man Quinton de Kock showed his class in the ODI World Cup once again as he helped his side to a massive win against Australia on Thursday (Oct 12). The contest played in Lucknow saw the Proteas run away winners by 134 runs as De Kock smashed back-to-back to tons in the World Cup. His 109-run knock saw the Proteas with two wins in two while piling pressure on Australia who have now lost four consecutive matches in the World Cup, having also lost twice in the tail-end of the 2019 campaign.

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<h2>De Kock leads from the front</h2>

"A great win for the boys, assessed conditions well, played accordingly, stuck to our strengths, and came out on top. They were potent up front, so we assessed our scoring options,” De Kock said in the post-match.

“Definitely thought it was above-par, seen from the Lucknow team it gets harder at night and it did prove that. It was sweaty and humid, but the bowlers bowled with intensity, didn't give them a sniff up front,” he added.

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<h2>What happened in the match?</h2>

South Africa got the better of Australia in the traditional World Cup rivalry with De Kock being the centre of attraction. He smashed back-to-back tons in the World Cup that saw the Proteas put 311/7 on the board. Aiden Markram was also on the show as he put on 56 runs with the bat while Kagiso Rabada scalped four wickets with the ball. Australia showed little resistance with the bat as they were bowled out for 177 with Marnus Labuschagne top-scoring with 46.

South Africa will next take on qualifiers Netherlands in their next match on Tuesday (Oct 17) in Dharamshala while Australia will look to bounce back having lost back-to-back World Cup games. They will take on former champions Sri Lanka on Monday, who in turn have lost their opening two matches at the marquee event.

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South Africa’s star man Quinton de Kock showed his class in the ODI World Cup once again as he helped his side to a massive win against Australia on Thursday (Oct 12).

South Africa’s star man Quinton de Kock showed his class in the ODI World Cup once again as he helped his side to a massive win against Australia on Thursday (Oct 12). The contest played in Lucknow saw the Proteas run away winners by 134 runs as De Kock smashed back-to-back to tons in the World Cup. His 109-run knock saw the Proteas with two wins in two while piling pressure on Australia who have now lost four consecutive matches in the World Cup, having also lost twice in the tail-end of the 2019 campaign. A second successive #CWC23 ton helps Quinton de Kock win the @aramco #POTM ⚡#AUSvSA pic.twitter.com/EJicL7lRQ7 — ICC Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) October 12, 2023 × De Kock leads from the front "A great win for the boys, assessed conditions well, played accordingly, stuck to our strengths, and came out on top. They were potent up front, so we assessed our scoring options,” De Kock said in the post-match. “Definitely thought it was above-par, seen from the Lucknow team it gets harder at night and it did prove that. It was sweaty and humid, but the bowlers bowled with intensity, didn't give them a sniff up front,” he added. ALSO READ | World Cup: Kane Williamson’s comeback on cards as New Zealand gear up for Bangladesh tie in Chennai What happened in the match? South Africa got the better of Australia in the traditional World Cup rivalry with De Kock being the centre of attraction. He smashed back-to-back tons in the World Cup that saw the Proteas put 311/7 on the board. Aiden Markram was also on the show as he put on 56 runs with the bat while Kagiso Rabada scalped four wickets with the ball. Australia showed little resistance with the bat as they were bowled out for 177 with Marnus Labuschagne top-scoring with 46. South Africa will next take on qualifiers Netherlands in their next match on Tuesday (Oct 17) in Dharamshala while Australia will look to bounce back having lost back-to-back World Cup games. They will take on former champions Sri Lanka on Monday, who in turn have lost their opening two matches at the marquee event. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

ODI World Cup 2023: Quinton de Kock relishes playing against Australia, says 'we played to our strengths'

A flurry of Cricket World Cup records went down the drain as South Africa posted 428 for five – the highest team total in the tournament’s history. Alongside this, Aiden Markram also recorded the fastest hundred by a batter in just 49 balls in CWC.&nbsp;

Asked to bat first after losing the toss, Sri Lanka got the Protean Captain Temba Bavuma trapped in front early on seven. Quinton de Kock and Rassie van der Dussen began the onslaught from the word go as South Africa looked determined to go all-out in this match. The left-right combination worked wonders for the team as they kept finding gaps at will.

In the absence of the star spin duo of Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga (who is out of the World Cup with an injury), the Sri Lanka Team had Dunith Wellalage and Dhananjaya de Silva as their spin-bowling options, both of whom went for runs.&nbsp;

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Playing his last World Cup, De Kock left no stone unturned in his efforts to maximise his chances of scoring big when it matters. While van der Dussen looked like reaching the three-digit mark in the first place, de Kock’s super-aggressive approach saw him complete the first hundred for his team in this World Cup. De Kock departed soon after, while Van der Dussen hit his maiden hundred of this edition.

<h2>Markram treats Delhi with special knock</h2>

However, the real action began after that, as Aiden Markram, another Protean in form, alongside Heinrich Klaasen – perhaps the most-sorted player of spin bowling in world cricket, broke Sri Lanka’s back with their power hitting.

Markram, who came off from a brilliant home series against Australia, upped the striking rate and hit each bowler to all parts of the ground. Before many could realise, he was in his nineties and soon after reached a World Cup hundred in just 49 balls – the fastest in the tournament’s history.

In the meantime, Klaasen had lost his wicket, while David Miller and Marco Jansen took over the proceedings in the final overs.&nbsp;

South Africa crossed the 400-run-mark for the third time in the tournament’s history, becoming the first team to do so, as they posted a gigantic 428 for five in 50 overs.&nbsp;

For Sri Lanka to win this match, they need to score 429 runs.&nbsp;

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A flurry of Cricket World Cup records went down the drain as South Africa posted 428 for five – the highest team total in the tournament’s history. Alongside this, Aiden Markram also recorded the fastest hundred by a batter in just 49 balls in CWC. Asked to bat first after losing the toss, Sri Lanka got the Protean Captain Temba Bavuma trapped in front early on seven. Quinton de Kock and Rassie van der Dussen began the onslaught from the word go as South Africa looked determined to go all-out in this match. The left-right combination worked wonders for the team as they kept finding gaps at will. In the absence of the star spin duo of Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga (who is out of the World Cup with an injury), the Sri Lanka Team had Dunith Wellalage and Dhananjaya de Silva as their spin-bowling options, both of whom went for runs. ALSO READ: ODI World Cup 2023: Playing three spinners is an option - Rohit Sharma says ahead of India-Aus clash Playing his last World Cup, De Kock left no stone unturned in his efforts to maximise his chances of scoring big when it matters. While van der Dussen looked like reaching the three-digit mark in the first place, de Kock’s super-aggressive approach saw him complete the first hundred for his team in this World Cup. De Kock departed soon after, while Van der Dussen hit his maiden hundred of this edition. Markram treats Delhi with special knock However, the real action began after that, as Aiden Markram, another Protean in form, alongside Heinrich Klaasen – perhaps the most-sorted player of spin bowling in world cricket, broke Sri Lanka’s back with their power hitting. Markram, who came off from a brilliant home series against Australia, upped the striking rate and hit each bowler to all parts of the ground. Before many could realise, he was in his nineties and soon after reached a World Cup hundred in just 49 balls – the fastest in the tournament’s history. In the meantime, Klaasen had lost his wicket, while David Miller and Marco Jansen took over the proceedings in the final overs. South Africa crossed the 400-run-mark for the third time in the tournament’s history, becoming the first team to do so, as they posted a gigantic 428 for five in 50 overs. For Sri Lanka to win this match, they need to score 429 runs. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Aiden Markram hits fastest World Cup ton as South Africa register highest total in tournament's history

South Africa keeper-batter Quinton de Kock has accepted the emergence of franchise-based T20 leagues, and the money that comes with it prompted his decision to retire from ODI cricket at 30. Having announced his Test retirement a couple of years ago, de Kock will continue playing T20Is for the Proteas.

Been around on the international circuit for the last 11 years, de Kock insisted he remained loyal to South African cricket and the fans, but it is time he ‘tops up’ his earnings as his career winds down.

Speaking with the host broadcaster, de Kock admitted money was one of the reasons for him to take a call on cutting his international future. He added he is full of gratitude to be able to do for over a decade for his country, but the time has come for him to secure his future by participating in the T20 leagues, starting with the BBL in December, which will clash with South Africa’s home ODIs against India.

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"I am not going to sit here and deny that it doesn't. It helps with my decision. I've been around for 10 or 11 years, and I've tried to keep my loyalty to the team, which I think I've done really well. I think I have represented the Proteas badge very well over my career," de Kock said before the start of the final ODI against Australia in Johannesburg.

De Kock insisted anyone else would have also taken the same call.

“T20 events - I am not going to deny that there is a lot of money, and coming to the end of your career, guys want to get their final top-up before their career finishes. Any normal person would do it anyway. If I was really not that loyal, I would have done it five years ago when it really took off. Now I am older, and with me coming to the downslope of my career, it's time,” the keeper-batter added.

<h2>De Kock recalls favourite moment</h2>

Having served in top-flight cricket from a younger age, de Kock recalled his favourite inning across formats. Though his career-best 178 against Australia in 2016 was thought to be his go-to answer, the left-handed batter rated his 51 against Sri Lanka in the challenging conditions during the Galle Test in 2014 among his best.

"We won in Sri Lanka one-nil, which is never an easy feat for teams not from the subcontinent," De Kock said.

"I've had a lot of good memories along the way, things you can't just forget. The guys know I am an elephant, I don't forget. There are things I don't forget. I remember every last bit of detail about everything. It's some skill I have just developed,” the South African added.

Meanwhile, in his final home ODI against Australia, de Kock scored 27 off 29 balls as South Africa posted 315 for nine.

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South Africa keeper-batter Quinton de Kock has accepted the emergence of franchise-based T20 leagues, and the money that comes with it prompted his decision to retire from ODI cricket at 30.

South Africa keeper-batter Quinton de Kock has accepted the emergence of franchise-based T20 leagues, and the money that comes with it prompted his decision to retire from ODI cricket at 30. Having announced his Test retirement a couple of years ago, de Kock will continue playing T20Is for the Proteas. Been around on the international circuit for the last 11 years, de Kock insisted he remained loyal to South African cricket and the fans, but it is time he ‘tops up’ his earnings as his career winds down. Speaking with the host broadcaster, de Kock admitted money was one of the reasons for him to take a call on cutting his international future. He added he is full of gratitude to be able to do for over a decade for his country, but the time has come for him to secure his future by participating in the T20 leagues, starting with the BBL in December, which will clash with South Africa’s home ODIs against India. ALSO READ: Matthew Short replaces Travis Head for India series as Australia opener doubtful for World Cup 2023 "I am not going to sit here and deny that it doesn't. It helps with my decision. I've been around for 10 or 11 years, and I've tried to keep my loyalty to the team, which I think I've done really well. I think I have represented the Proteas badge very well over my career," de Kock said before the start of the final ODI against Australia in Johannesburg. De Kock insisted anyone else would have also taken the same call. “T20 events - I am not going to deny that there is a lot of money, and coming to the end of your career, guys want to get their final top-up before their career finishes. Any normal person would do it anyway. If I was really not that loyal, I would have done it five years ago when it really took off. Now I am older, and with me coming to the downslope of my career, it's time,” the keeper-batter added. De Kock recalls favourite moment Having served in top-flight cricket from a younger age, de Kock recalled his favourite inning across formats. Though his career-best 178 against Australia in 2016 was thought to be his go-to answer, the left-handed batter rated his 51 against Sri Lanka in the challenging conditions during the Galle Test in 2014 among his best. "We won in Sri Lanka one-nil, which is never an easy feat for teams not from the subcontinent," De Kock said. "I've had a lot of good memories along the way, things you can't just forget. The guys know I am an elephant, I don't forget. There are things I don't forget. I remember every last bit of detail about everything. It's some skill I have just developed,” the South African added. Meanwhile, in his final home ODI against Australia, de Kock scored 27 off 29 balls as South Africa posted 315 for nine. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

I am not going to deny it: Quinton de Kock on franchise cricket prompting him to announce ODI retirement at 30

South Africa batter Quinton de Kock has called time on his ODI career on Tuesday (September 5), bringing to an end his 10-year association with the national side. The upcoming ODI World Cup will be De Kock’s last tournament for the ODI side. Having also announced retirement from the Test side in December 2021, he will bow out of the game with an opportunity to complete 6,000 runs in the World Cup where his team will start their adventure against Sri Lanka on Saturday, October 7.

<h2>De Kock hangs boots</h2>

"Quinton de Kock has been a really good servant to South African cricket," South Africa's Director of Cricket Enoch Nkwe said.

"He set the benchmark with his attacking batting style and was a key member of the squad for a number of years. He also wore the captain's armband and that is an honour that very few people get to hold.”

At the time of writing, the 30-year-old has made 140 appearances in the ODI format with 5,966 runs at an average of 44.85. His ODI career also includes 17 hundreds and 29 fifties with a best of 178 against Australia at Centurion in 2016. He was the fourth fastest to reach 1,000 runs in the ODI format in just 21 innings.

"We understand his decision to step back from ODI cricket and we want to thank him for his service over the years. We wish him well for the future but still look forward to seeing him represent the Proteas in T20I cricket,” the South African cricket body said in its&nbsp;statement.

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De Kock made his debut with the national side in 2012 against New Zealand in the T20I format at Durban and scored 28 runs in a one-sided contest. He would make his ODI debut against the same side in January 2013 at Paarl. He was part of the South African side during the 2015 and 2019 ODI World Cup.

<h2>South Africa announce ODI World Cup squad</h2>

Earlier, the South Africa cricket team announced its 15-member squad for the upcoming ODI World Cup and&nbsp;there were no big surprises. Prior to playing the main tournament, they have warm-up games scheduled against Afghanistan on 29 September and New Zealand on 2 October. This will be the Proteas’ ninth appearance at the ODI World Cup.

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South Africa batter Quinton de Kock has called time on his ODI career on Tuesday (September 5), bringing to an end his 10-year association with the national side.

South Africa batter Quinton de Kock has called time on his ODI career on Tuesday (September 5), bringing to an end his 10-year association with the national side. The upcoming ODI World Cup will be De Kock’s last tournament for the ODI side. Having also announced retirement from the Test side in December 2021, he will bow out of the game with an opportunity to complete 6,000 runs in the World Cup where his team will start their adventure against Sri Lanka on Saturday, October 7. De Kock hangs boots "Quinton de Kock has been a really good servant to South African cricket," South Africa's Director of Cricket Enoch Nkwe said. "He set the benchmark with his attacking batting style and was a key member of the squad for a number of years. He also wore the captain's armband and that is an honour that very few people get to hold.” At the time of writing, the 30-year-old has made 140 appearances in the ODI format with 5,966 runs at an average of 44.85. His ODI career also includes 17 hundreds and 29 fifties with a best of 178 against Australia at Centurion in 2016. He was the fourth fastest to reach 1,000 runs in the ODI format in just 21 innings. "We understand his decision to step back from ODI cricket and we want to thank him for his service over the years. We wish him well for the future but still look forward to seeing him represent the Proteas in T20I cricket,” the South African cricket body said in its statement. ALSO READ | Asia Cup: Hambantota might replace Colombo as venue for Super Four games amid rain threat De Kock made his debut with the national side in 2012 against New Zealand in the T20I format at Durban and scored 28 runs in a one-sided contest. He would make his ODI debut against the same side in January 2013 at Paarl. He was part of the South African side during the 2015 and 2019 ODI World Cup. South Africa announce ODI World Cup squad Earlier, the South Africa cricket team announced its 15-member squad for the upcoming ODI World Cup and there were no big surprises. Prior to playing the main tournament, they have warm-up games scheduled against Afghanistan on 29 September and New Zealand on 2 October. This will be the Proteas’ ninth appearance at the ODI World Cup. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

After South Africa's squad announcement, Quinton de Kock reveals he'll retire after ODI World Cup

On Wednesday (May 24), the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) lost to five-time winners Mumbai Indians (MI) by a whopping 81-run margin in IPL 2023's Eliminator as Rohit Sharma &amp; Co. proceeded to Qualifier 2, where they will face defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) on Friday (May 26). Krunal Pandya-led LSG stunned one and all by dropping star opener Quinton de Kock as they preferred Kyle Mayers in the playing XI.

After LSG's second successive loss in the Eliminator, they lost to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in IPL 2022's knockout tie, former Indian opener Virender Sehwag slammed the Andy Flower-led team management's tactics and said 'they shot themselves in the foot' by dropping de Kock. While talking to Cricbuzz, Sehwag said, "Even I have a good record in Chennai as I hit 319. But it doesn't mean that even today I will go out there and score. The current form also matters and I feel Lucknow shot themselves in their own foot (by dropping De Kock)."

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<h2>KRUNAL PANDYA DEFENDS DE KOCK's OMISSION</h2>

At the post-match presentation, stand-in captain Krunal said, "It's always a tough decision to drop Quinton, he is a world-class batter, Kyle had a good record here so we thought of playing him for today. Their batters played the fast bowlers pretty well so I just thought we could do something new [on starting with the spinners]."

In their second season, Lucknow managed to enter the playoffs as the third-ranked side but once again failed to clear the Eliminator round. Being asked to bowl first, LSG rode on Naveen-ul-Haq's four-fer and Yash Thakur's 3 for 34 as MI made 182-8 riding on contributions from Cameron Green (41), Suryakumar Yadav (33) and Nehal Wadhera's 12-ball 23*.&nbsp;

In reply, LSG only managed a paltry 101 in 16.3 overs with Akash Madhwal returning with 5 for 5 in 3.3 overs. Now, MI will face defending champions GT in Qualifier 2, on Friday, to book a place in the final. MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have already qualified for the summit clash, to be held in Ahmedabad on Sunday (May 28).

On Wednesday (May 24), the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) lost to five-time winners Mumbai Indians (MI) by a whopping 81-run margin in IPL 2023's Eliminator as Rohit Sharma & Co.

On Wednesday (May 24), the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) lost to five-time winners Mumbai Indians (MI) by a whopping 81-run margin in IPL 2023's Eliminator as Rohit Sharma & Co. proceeded to Qualifier 2, where they will face defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) on Friday (May 26). Krunal Pandya-led LSG stunned one and all by dropping star opener Quinton de Kock as they preferred Kyle Mayers in the playing XI. After LSG's second successive loss in the Eliminator, they lost to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in IPL 2022's knockout tie, former Indian opener Virender Sehwag slammed the Andy Flower-led team management's tactics and said 'they shot themselves in the foot' by dropping de Kock. While talking to Cricbuzz, Sehwag said, "Even I have a good record in Chennai as I hit 319. But it doesn't mean that even today I will go out there and score. The current form also matters and I feel Lucknow shot themselves in their own foot (by dropping De Kock)." Also Read: Rohit Sharma wanted MI to peak now, not at the start, says Cameron Green as Mumbai enter Qualifier 2 KRUNAL PANDYA DEFENDS DE KOCK's OMISSION At the post-match presentation, stand-in captain Krunal said, "It's always a tough decision to drop Quinton, he is a world-class batter, Kyle had a good record here so we thought of playing him for today. Their batters played the fast bowlers pretty well so I just thought we could do something new [on starting with the spinners]." In their second season, Lucknow managed to enter the playoffs as the third-ranked side but once again failed to clear the Eliminator round. Being asked to bowl first, LSG rode on Naveen-ul-Haq's four-fer and Yash Thakur's 3 for 34 as MI made 182-8 riding on contributions from Cameron Green (41), Suryakumar Yadav (33) and Nehal Wadhera's 12-ball 23*. In reply, LSG only managed a paltry 101 in 16.3 overs with Akash Madhwal returning with 5 for 5 in 3.3 overs. Now, MI will face defending champions GT in Qualifier 2, on Friday, to book a place in the final. MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have already qualified for the summit clash, to be held in Ahmedabad on Sunday (May 28).

'They shot themselves in the foot by dropping De Kock': Sehwag on LSG's tactics after Eliminator loss

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will face a tough prospect to make the playoff race after skipper KL Rahul was ruled out for the rest of the season from the Indian Premier League (IPL). Former India cricketer and commentator Aakash Chopra believes that Rahul’s injury could come as a blessing in disguise for South African star Quinton de Kock, who could be back in the Playing XI. According to Chopra, LSG might use the Protea as an option in the clash against Gujarat Titans to fill the void left by Rahul.

"KL Rahul is not there. I feel an amazing team will be fielded here. It is a day game and it might be a red-soil pitch, so they might want to play Mark Wood. We might see Quinton de Kock playing,” Chopra said while he spoke on his Youtube channel.

De Kock was an integral member of the LSG team in the 2022 season that saw them make the playoffs before bowing out against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Eliminator clash in Kolkata. De Kock amassed 508 runs in the 2022 edition which consisted of a hundred and three fifties with a best of unbeaten 140.

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“I feel you should play Quinton de Kock and make your batting stronger because other than Ayush Badoni, the might has not been seen in Indian batting till now. Karun Nair has come in this team but the batting is weak. Marcus Stoinis, Kyle Mayers and Nicholas Pooran have done well whenever they have gone away from home but there is no KL Rahul and Deepak Hooda hasn't fired yet,” said Chopra.

This season De Kock has found it hard to make the Playing XI after the rise of Caribbean star Kyle Mayers, who has been in excellent touch. So far in 10 matches he has scored 311 runs with a best of 73-run knock and includes four fifties. However, with Rahul out, the team management might fancy using De Kock as a proven opening batter option when they take on Gujarat Titans on Sunday afternoon at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

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Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will face a tough prospect to make the playoff race after skipper KL Rahul was ruled out for the rest of the season from the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will face a tough prospect to make the playoff race after skipper KL Rahul was ruled out for the rest of the season from the Indian Premier League (IPL). Former India cricketer and commentator Aakash Chopra believes that Rahul’s injury could come as a blessing in disguise for South African star Quinton de Kock, who could be back in the Playing XI. According to Chopra, LSG might use the Protea as an option in the clash against Gujarat Titans to fill the void left by Rahul. "KL Rahul is not there. I feel an amazing team will be fielded here. It is a day game and it might be a red-soil pitch, so they might want to play Mark Wood. We might see Quinton de Kock playing,” Chopra said while he spoke on his Youtube channel. De Kock was an integral member of the LSG team in the 2022 season that saw them make the playoffs before bowing out against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Eliminator clash in Kolkata. De Kock amassed 508 runs in the 2022 edition which consisted of a hundred and three fifties with a best of unbeaten 140. ALSO READ | IPL 2023: Sunil Gavaskar slams MI skipper Rohit for playing rash shot against CSK, wants him to take break “I feel you should play Quinton de Kock and make your batting stronger because other than Ayush Badoni, the might has not been seen in Indian batting till now. Karun Nair has come in this team but the batting is weak. Marcus Stoinis, Kyle Mayers and Nicholas Pooran have done well whenever they have gone away from home but there is no KL Rahul and Deepak Hooda hasn't fired yet,” said Chopra. This season De Kock has found it hard to make the Playing XI after the rise of Caribbean star Kyle Mayers, who has been in excellent touch. So far in 10 matches he has scored 311 runs with a best of 73-run knock and includes four fifties. However, with Rahul out, the team management might fancy using De Kock as a proven opening batter option when they take on Gujarat Titans on Sunday afternoon at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

IPL 2023: Aakash Chopra makes BOLD prediction for THIS star ahead of GT vs LSG, says 'We might see him play'

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will host the KL Rahul-led Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in match 15 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 edition, on Monday evening (April 10). The match will be held at the iconic M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru as the home crowd will hope for the Virat Kohli-starrer to return to winning ways after a hammering received at the hands of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, in their previous game.

RCB opened their campaign in IPL 2023 with an eight-wicket win over Mumbai Indians (MI) at home. On the road, they faced KKR who dismissed them for 123 in pursuit of 205. With the heavy loss, RCB are now languishing at the seventh spot -- with a poor Net Run Rate (NRR) of&nbsp;-1.256, and needs to stage a comeback at the earliest.&nbsp;

LSG, on the other hand, started with a 50-run win over Delhi Capitals (DC) in Lucknow and lost to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 12 runs in Chennai. Returning to home conditions, they hammered SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) by five wickets. They occupy the third spot at present.

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The pitch is expected to assist the swing bowlers for the early overs and will have enough pace throughout the match. RCB's death-bowling woes and LSG's main batters' dry run -- especially KL Rahul -- will be closely monioted as it could well define the outcome of the match.&nbsp;

Result Prediction –

Going by the current form, LSG have their noise ahead but expect RCB to bounce back at home. Overall, a competitive game surely on the cards. In head-to-head, RCB lead LSG 2-0.&nbsp;

Probable XIs

RCB:&nbsp;Faf du Plessis, Virat Kohli, Anuj Rawat, Glenn Maxwell, Shahbaz Ahmed, Dinesh Karthik, Michael Bracewell, David Willey, Harshal Patel, Karn Sharma, Mohammad Siraj

LSG:&nbsp;KL Rahul, Kyle Mayers, Deepak Hooda, Marcus Stoinis/Quinton de Kock, Nicholas Pooran, Krunal Pandya, K Gowtham/Amit Mishra, Yash Thakur, Avesh Khan/Jaydev Unadkat, Mark Wood, Ravi Bishnoi

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will host the KL Rahul-led Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in match 15 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 edition, on Monday evening (April 10).

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will host the KL Rahul-led Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in match 15 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 edition, on Monday evening (April 10). The match will be held at the iconic M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru as the home crowd will hope for the Virat Kohli-starrer to return to winning ways after a hammering received at the hands of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, in their previous game. RCB opened their campaign in IPL 2023 with an eight-wicket win over Mumbai Indians (MI) at home. On the road, they faced KKR who dismissed them for 123 in pursuit of 205. With the heavy loss, RCB are now languishing at the seventh spot -- with a poor Net Run Rate (NRR) of -1.256, and needs to stage a comeback at the earliest. LSG, on the other hand, started with a 50-run win over Delhi Capitals (DC) in Lucknow and lost to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 12 runs in Chennai. Returning to home conditions, they hammered SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) by five wickets. They occupy the third spot at present. Also Read: IPL 2023: From living in LPG quarters to becoming KKR's new star! All you need to know about Rinku Singh The pitch is expected to assist the swing bowlers for the early overs and will have enough pace throughout the match. RCB's death-bowling woes and LSG's main batters' dry run -- especially KL Rahul -- will be closely monioted as it could well define the outcome of the match. Result Prediction – Going by the current form, LSG have their noise ahead but expect RCB to bounce back at home. Overall, a competitive game surely on the cards. In head-to-head, RCB lead LSG 2-0. Probable XIs RCB: Faf du Plessis, Virat Kohli, Anuj Rawat, Glenn Maxwell, Shahbaz Ahmed, Dinesh Karthik, Michael Bracewell, David Willey, Harshal Patel, Karn Sharma, Mohammad Siraj LSG: KL Rahul, Kyle Mayers, Deepak Hooda, Marcus Stoinis/Quinton de Kock, Nicholas Pooran, Krunal Pandya, K Gowtham/Amit Mishra, Yash Thakur, Avesh Khan/Jaydev Unadkat, Mark Wood, Ravi Bishnoi

IPL 2023, Match 14, Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Lucknow Super Giants - Match preview and result prediction

The second T20I between South Africa and West Indies at the SuperSport Park in Centurion on Sunday made headlines as it broke a plethora of records. After Johnson Charles created history by scoring the fastest T20I hundred by a Windies batter in just 39 balls - going past Chris Gayle, the hosts came up with a befitting reply and chased down a world record total of 259 with six wickets and five balls to spare.

The second T20I between South Africa and West Indies at the SuperSport Park in Centurion on Sunday made headlines as it broke a plethora of records. After Johnson Charles created history by scoring the fastest T20I hundred by a Windies batter in just 39 balls - going past Chris Gayle, the hosts came up with a befitting reply and chased down a world record total of 259 with six wickets and five balls to spare. With this, South Africa now hold the record for the highest chases in both, ODIs (against Australia in 2006) and T20Is. ALSO READ: Sandpaper Gate guilty Aussie opener eyes return to 2023 Ashes squad following super Shield show Following the internet-breaking cricket match, let’s look at some of the records that got broken. South Africa chased down 259 against West Indies – making it the highest-ever total to get chased in T20 cricket all over. The previous record was held by Australia, who chased 244 against New Zealand in 2018. A total of 517 runs were scored during the second T20I – making this the first-ever T20I to aggregate over 500 runs. It is the highest number of runs recorded across all T20 cricket – including domestic, franchise cricket and more. Across both innings, 81 boundaries were hit, surpassing the previous best record of 78, that got recorded during the PSL game between Sultans and Gladiators earlier this month. Besides fours, 35 sixes also got smashed during the game – the highest for a T20I match, beating the last record of 33 sixes between Bulgaria and Serbia in 2022. Where West Indies hit 22 sixes – equalling Afghanistan’s tally against Ireland in 2019, Proteas hit the remaining 11. During the chase, South Africa completed 100 runs inside six overs, hitting a total of 102 runs inside the Powerplay, which is also the highest Powerplay total by a Full Member in men’s T20Is, going past West Indies’ previous record of 98 for four against Sri Lanka in 2021. As things stand, the three-match T20I series is currently tied at 1-1, with the final game slated to take place in Johannesburg on March 28th.

South Africa vs West Indies, 2nd T20I, Stat Alert- Records galore as Proteas register history in Centurion

South Africa pulled off the highest successful run chase in Twenty20 international cricket on Sunday to beat the West Indies by six wickets at Centurion on an afternoon of blistering assault on the ball as well as the record books. Opener Quinton de Kock hit a first T20 century as South Africa scored 259-4 after being set an imposing target of 13 runs per over to win the match.

Johnson Charles had led the West Indies to 258-5, a new record T20 total at the Pretoria test venue, after they had been put into bat and amassed a formidable total. The 34-year-old from St Lucia set a West Indies record for the quickest century, achieved off 39 balls, eight fewer than Chris Gayle’s previous best mark.

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Charles scored 118 off 46 balls before being bowled by Marco Jansen, South Africa’s best bowler with 3-52. He hit 11 sixes -- half of the West Indies total for the innings -- which equalled the record 22 in an innings set by Afghanistan’s against Ireland three years ago.

Charles was ably supported by Kyle Mayers (51) in a 135-run second-wicket partnership followed by an unbeaten 41 from Romario Shepherd.

South Africa began at blistering pace in reply and by scoring 150 without loss off the first 10 overs set another T20 record. De Kock took 43 balls to reach his century but departed straight after to end a 152-run opening partnership with Reeza Hendricks, who made 68 off 28 balls.

The pair succeeded in reducing the required run rate, allowing the captain Aiden Markram (38 not out) to steer his side home to a remarkable win with seven balls remaining. The batter-friendly pitch delivered a total of 35 sixes and 46 fours in a run feast for an enthusiastic crowd, producing 517 runs for the highest aggregate in a T20 international.

South Africa tied the three-match T20 series with the final game at the Wanderers in Johannesburg on Tuesday.

West Indies won the first match by three wickets on Saturday.

South Africa pulled off the highest successful run chase in Twenty20 international cricket on Sunday to beat the West Indies by six wickets at Centurion on an afternoon of blistering assault on the ball as well as the record books.

South Africa pulled off the highest successful run chase in Twenty20 international cricket on Sunday to beat the West Indies by six wickets at Centurion on an afternoon of blistering assault on the ball as well as the record books. Opener Quinton de Kock hit a first T20 century as South Africa scored 259-4 after being set an imposing target of 13 runs per over to win the match. Johnson Charles had led the West Indies to 258-5, a new record T20 total at the Pretoria test venue, after they had been put into bat and amassed a formidable total. The 34-year-old from St Lucia set a West Indies record for the quickest century, achieved off 39 balls, eight fewer than Chris Gayle’s previous best mark. ALSO READ: SA vs WI: Johnson Charles smashes Gayle's long-standing record with fastest Windies T20I ton off 39 balls Charles scored 118 off 46 balls before being bowled by Marco Jansen, South Africa’s best bowler with 3-52. He hit 11 sixes -- half of the West Indies total for the innings -- which equalled the record 22 in an innings set by Afghanistan’s against Ireland three years ago. Charles was ably supported by Kyle Mayers (51) in a 135-run second-wicket partnership followed by an unbeaten 41 from Romario Shepherd. South Africa began at blistering pace in reply and by scoring 150 without loss off the first 10 overs set another T20 record. De Kock took 43 balls to reach his century but departed straight after to end a 152-run opening partnership with Reeza Hendricks, who made 68 off 28 balls. The pair succeeded in reducing the required run rate, allowing the captain Aiden Markram (38 not out) to steer his side home to a remarkable win with seven balls remaining. The batter-friendly pitch delivered a total of 35 sixes and 46 fours in a run feast for an enthusiastic crowd, producing 517 runs for the highest aggregate in a T20 international. South Africa tied the three-match T20 series with the final game at the Wanderers in Johannesburg on Tuesday. West Indies won the first match by three wickets on Saturday.

SA vs WI: Quinton de Kock hits maiden T20I hundred as Proteas complete highest T20I run chase in Centurion

Netherlands staged a massive upset in the ongoing T20 World Cup at the Adelaide Oval on Sunday after defeating South Africa in their last Super-12 encounter, ensuring India a place in the semi-finals.

The South African batters choked and failed to chase a moderate score of 159 runs as the Dutch bowlers restricted them to 145/8 in their 20 overs.&nbsp;

Brandon Glover starred with the ball for the Netherlands as the pacer claimed three wickets in his two overs.

The clash between Pakistan and Bangladesh has now become a virtual quarterfinal as the winner of the clash will join India in the semi-finals from group two.

Chasing the target, South African openers Temba Bavuma and Quinton de Kock got off to a quick start with de Kock smashing a four in the first over, following it with a six in the second over.

Netherland pacer Fred Klaassen dismissed de Kock in the third over to draw first blood for the team.

The Dutch team's potent pacer Paul van Meekeren removed the SA captain in the sixth over sending both the openers back to the pavilion.&nbsp;

Rilee Rossouw did play some attacking shots in his brief stay but was dismissed for 25(19) by Glover in the 10th over, reducing South Africa to 68/3 at the end of 10 overs.

Proteas batter Aiden Markram was dismissed by Fred Klaassen in the 13th over even as he looked in fine touch and was stitching an important partnership with David Miller.

In the 16th over, Glover dismissed Miller to dent the Proteas' chances of winning the match and advancing into the semi-finals.&nbsp;Bas de Leede got rid of Heinrich Klaasen in the 18th over, the only recognised batter at the crease to knock on the door of victory.

After Klaasen's wicket, it was mere formality for the Dutch team as the South African team needed 36 runs off the last two overs with no recognised batter at the crease and a limping Keshav Maharaj batting alongside Kagiso Rabada.

The Netherlands gave away just 12 runs in the last over to secure a 13-run victory, their first-ever on South Africa.

Earlier, a late flourish from Colin Ackermann and Tom Cooper helped the Netherlands reach a total of 158/4 against South Africa in its last Super-12 encounter at the Adelaide Oval in the ongoing T20 World Cup.

Ackermann top-scored for the Dutch with an explosive unbeaten 41 from 26 balls. Experienced Tom Cooper also made a vital contribution of 35 runs from 19 balls. Left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj took two wickets for the Proteas.

Put into bat first, the Netherlands were off to a brilliant start, scoring 17 runs in the first 2 overs with Stephan Myburgh being the aggressive one. Max O'Dowd looked to push the ball into the gaps and play second fiddle to his partner.

The openers struck a total of eight elegant boundaries in the first six overs taking their team to 48 runs without loss at the end of the powerplay, making it their best powerplay score in this tournament.

Just when the Netherlands looked on the path to getting to a good score, Aiden Markram dismissed Myburgh in the ninth over to give his team the first breakthrough.

Right-hander Cooper attacked the bowlers from the word go and smacked a six early in his inning. The aggression rubbed off on O'Dowd and he too slammed a six seeing his partner go after the bowlers. The Dutch team finished at 70/1 at the end of 10 overs.

Left-arm finger spinner Maharaj was hit for a six in the 13th over but scalped the wicket of O'Dowd to bring Ackermann to the crease. The bowler also dismissed Cooper in the 15th over to bring two new batters to the crease for the last five overs.

Pacer Anrich Nortje sent back Bas de Leede in the 18th over, ending his scratchy inning where inn he scored just one run off seven balls.

Thanks to Ackermann's late blitz, the Netherlands managed to score 31 runs off the last two overs helping the team reach 158/4 in 20 overs.

Colin Ackermann was declared the 'Player of the Match' for his crucial knock.

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Netherlands staged a massive upset in the ongoing T20 World Cup at the Adelaide Oval on Sunday after defeating South Africa in their last Super-12 encounter, ensuring India a place in the semi-finals.

Netherlands staged a massive upset in the ongoing T20 World Cup at the Adelaide Oval on Sunday after defeating South Africa in their last Super-12 encounter, ensuring India a place in the semi-finals. The South African batters choked and failed to chase a moderate score of 159 runs as the Dutch bowlers restricted them to 145/8 in their 20 overs. Brandon Glover starred with the ball for the Netherlands as the pacer claimed three wickets in his two overs. The clash between Pakistan and Bangladesh has now become a virtual quarterfinal as the winner of the clash will join India in the semi-finals from group two. Chasing the target, South African openers Temba Bavuma and Quinton de Kock got off to a quick start with de Kock smashing a four in the first over, following it with a six in the second over. Netherland pacer Fred Klaassen dismissed de Kock in the third over to draw first blood for the team. The Dutch team's potent pacer Paul van Meekeren removed the SA captain in the sixth over sending both the openers back to the pavilion. Rilee Rossouw did play some attacking shots in his brief stay but was dismissed for 25(19) by Glover in the 10th over, reducing South Africa to 68/3 at the end of 10 overs. Proteas batter Aiden Markram was dismissed by Fred Klaassen in the 13th over even as he looked in fine touch and was stitching an important partnership with David Miller. In the 16th over, Glover dismissed Miller to dent the Proteas' chances of winning the match and advancing into the semi-finals. Bas de Leede got rid of Heinrich Klaasen in the 18th over, the only recognised batter at the crease to knock on the door of victory. After Klaasen's wicket, it was mere formality for the Dutch team as the South African team needed 36 runs off the last two overs with no recognised batter at the crease and a limping Keshav Maharaj batting alongside Kagiso Rabada. The Netherlands gave away just 12 runs in the last over to secure a 13-run victory, their first-ever on South Africa. Earlier, a late flourish from Colin Ackermann and Tom Cooper helped the Netherlands reach a total of 158/4 against South Africa in its last Super-12 encounter at the Adelaide Oval in the ongoing T20 World Cup. Ackermann top-scored for the Dutch with an explosive unbeaten 41 from 26 balls. Experienced Tom Cooper also made a vital contribution of 35 runs from 19 balls. Left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj took two wickets for the Proteas. Put into bat first, the Netherlands were off to a brilliant start, scoring 17 runs in the first 2 overs with Stephan Myburgh being the aggressive one. Max O'Dowd looked to push the ball into the gaps and play second fiddle to his partner. The openers struck a total of eight elegant boundaries in the first six overs taking their team to 48 runs without loss at the end of the powerplay, making it their best powerplay score in this tournament. Just when the Netherlands looked on the path to getting to a good score, Aiden Markram dismissed Myburgh in the ninth over to give his team the first breakthrough. Right-hander Cooper attacked the bowlers from the word go and smacked a six early in his inning. The aggression rubbed off on O'Dowd and he too slammed a six seeing his partner go after the bowlers. The Dutch team finished at 70/1 at the end of 10 overs. Left-arm finger spinner Maharaj was hit for a six in the 13th over but scalped the wicket of O'Dowd to bring Ackermann to the crease. The bowler also dismissed Cooper in the 15th over to bring two new batters to the crease for the last five overs. Pacer Anrich Nortje sent back Bas de Leede in the 18th over, ending his scratchy inning where inn he scored just one run off seven balls. Thanks to Ackermann's late blitz, the Netherlands managed to score 31 runs off the last two overs helping the team reach 158/4 in 20 overs. Colin Ackermann was declared the 'Player of the Match' for his crucial knock. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

T20 WC 2022: Stunned by Netherlands, South Africa crash out after 13-run loss

Rilee Rossouw scored the first century of the Twenty20 World Cup and built a partnership of 163 with Quinton de Kock to drive South Africa to a thumping 104-run victory over Bangladesh on Thursday.

Muscular lefthander Rossouw pummelled eight sixes and seven fours around the Sydney Cricket Ground for his 109, while de Kock pitched in with 63 runs as the Proteas dodged the rain to rack up an imposing tally of 205 for five.

Paceman Anrich Nortje (4-10) took up where the batsmen let off with three top-order wickets, including that of dangerman Shakib Al Hasan for one, and Bangladesh were 66-5 after 10 overs and all out for 101 after 16.3.

"To score a hundred in a winning cause is fantastic," said Rossouw.

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"Very chuffed with my performance today but more important is we got the two points," he added.

Having been robbed of a likely victory in their abandoned Super 12 opener by the rain in Hobart on Monday, South Africa again contended with the elements after winning the toss and choosing to bat in their second Group 2 contest.

After the early afternoon showers cleared, Bangladesh paceman Taskin Ahmed removed skipper Temba Bavuma in the first over but that only brought Rossouw and de Kock together to wreak their havoc.

Taskin's second over went for 21 runs and the South African pair had put on 60 by the time the rain returned to force a break just before the end of powerplay.

The innings stalled after De Kock holed out in the deep and Rossouw had a nervous moment when he was dropped on the boundary on 88 before reaching the century mark with a single off the 52nd delivery he faced.

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The South Africans finished poorly after the early fireworks and Shakib finally winkled out Rossouw when the batter looped a delivery to Litton Das in the covers.

Bangladesh, roared on by the majority of the crowd, made a bright start to their innings but backing up their maiden win in the second round of the T20 World Cup on Monday always looked a big ask.

Litton top-scored with 34 but South Africa spinner Tabraiz Shamsi took 3-20 to keep the wickets tumbling and Nortje returned to complete the rout by clean bowling Taskin.

Rilee Rossouw scored the first century of the Twenty20 World Cup and built a partnership of 163 with Quinton de Kock to drive South Africa to a thumping 104-run victory over Bangladesh on Thursday.

Rilee Rossouw scored the first century of the Twenty20 World Cup and built a partnership of 163 with Quinton de Kock to drive South Africa to a thumping 104-run victory over Bangladesh on Thursday. Muscular lefthander Rossouw pummelled eight sixes and seven fours around the Sydney Cricket Ground for his 109, while de Kock pitched in with 63 runs as the Proteas dodged the rain to rack up an imposing tally of 205 for five. Paceman Anrich Nortje (4-10) took up where the batsmen let off with three top-order wickets, including that of dangerman Shakib Al Hasan for one, and Bangladesh were 66-5 after 10 overs and all out for 101 after 16.3. "To score a hundred in a winning cause is fantastic," said Rossouw. Also read | T20 WC: All-round India thrash Netherlands by 56 runs to make it two wins in a row "Very chuffed with my performance today but more important is we got the two points," he added. Having been robbed of a likely victory in their abandoned Super 12 opener by the rain in Hobart on Monday, South Africa again contended with the elements after winning the toss and choosing to bat in their second Group 2 contest. After the early afternoon showers cleared, Bangladesh paceman Taskin Ahmed removed skipper Temba Bavuma in the first over but that only brought Rossouw and de Kock together to wreak their havoc. Taskin's second over went for 21 runs and the South African pair had put on 60 by the time the rain returned to force a break just before the end of powerplay. The innings stalled after De Kock holed out in the deep and Rossouw had a nervous moment when he was dropped on the boundary on 88 before reaching the century mark with a single off the 52nd delivery he faced. Also read | Why equal match fee is only the first step in the right direction for BCCI The South Africans finished poorly after the early fireworks and Shakib finally winkled out Rossouw when the batter looped a delivery to Litton Das in the covers. Bangladesh, roared on by the majority of the crowd, made a bright start to their innings but backing up their maiden win in the second round of the T20 World Cup on Monday always looked a big ask. Litton top-scored with 34 but South Africa spinner Tabraiz Shamsi took 3-20 to keep the wickets tumbling and Nortje returned to complete the rout by clean bowling Taskin.

T20 World Cup: Ton up for Rossouw as South Africa rout Bangladesh by 104 runs

Rilee Rossouw and Quinton de Kock were the star performers as South Africa cruised to victory against Bangladesh in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2022 on Thursday. While de Kock was dismissed for 63, Rossouw went on to score a brilliant hundred (109 off just 56 deliveries).

The Proteas lost their first wicket in the first over of the innings when Temba Bavuma was dismissed cheaply. However, De Kock and Rossouw stitched together an impressive 168-run partnership for the second wicket to take South Africa to a mammoth total of 209 for the loss of five wickets.

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This was the highest partnership for any wicket in T20 World Cup history. The record previously belonged to the Sri Lankan duo of Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene who added 166 runs for the second wicket against West Indies during the 2010 edition of the tournament.

When it comes to South Africa, the highest partnership for any wicket came way back in 2007. The duo of Herschelle Gibbs and Justin Kemp added 120 runs for the third wicket against West Indies.

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On the individual front, Rossouw also became the second batsman ever to score consecutive hundreds in T20Is. The only other player to achieve this feat was France's Gustav McKeon.

"To score a hundred in a winning cause is fantastic," Rossouw told reporters after the match.

"Very chuffed with my performance today but more important is we got the two points."

Anrich Nortje (4-10) was the pick of the bowlers as Bangladesh were bowled out for just 101.

Rilee Rossouw and Quinton de Kock were the star performers as South Africa cruised to victory against Bangladesh in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2022 on Thursday.

Rilee Rossouw and Quinton de Kock were the star performers as South Africa cruised to victory against Bangladesh in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2022 on Thursday. While de Kock was dismissed for 63, Rossouw went on to score a brilliant hundred (109 off just 56 deliveries). The Proteas lost their first wicket in the first over of the innings when Temba Bavuma was dismissed cheaply. However, De Kock and Rossouw stitched together an impressive 168-run partnership for the second wicket to take South Africa to a mammoth total of 209 for the loss of five wickets. Also read | T20 WC: All-round India thrash Netherlands by 56 runs to make it two wins in a row This was the highest partnership for any wicket in T20 World Cup history. The record previously belonged to the Sri Lankan duo of Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene who added 166 runs for the second wicket against West Indies during the 2010 edition of the tournament. When it comes to South Africa, the highest partnership for any wicket came way back in 2007. The duo of Herschelle Gibbs and Justin Kemp added 120 runs for the third wicket against West Indies. Also read | Why equal match fee is only the first step in the right direction for BCCI On the individual front, Rossouw also became the second batsman ever to score consecutive hundreds in T20Is. The only other player to achieve this feat was France's Gustav McKeon. "To score a hundred in a winning cause is fantastic," Rossouw told reporters after the match. "Very chuffed with my performance today but more important is we got the two points." Anrich Nortje (4-10) was the pick of the bowlers as Bangladesh were bowled out for just 101.

Rilee Rossouw and Quinton de Kock break 12-year-old T20 World Cup record against Bangladesh

Rain beat South Africa, depriving them of a victory in a World Cup match one more time. Set a target of 80 in nine overs by Zimbabwe, which was revised to 64 in seven overs after a brief rain interruption in their opening T20 World Cup match, South Africa were cruising at 51 for no loss in three overs, with opener Quinton de Kock going strong at an 18-ball unbeaten 47. Rain, then, turned out to be their real opponents on the day.

So, three decades after they were rained out of the 1992 ODI World Cup semifinals on readmission into international cricket, South Africa were again done in by the elements, this time in a group game though. It's been 30 years since the heartbreak in Sydney against England, but the rains continue to come in the way of the Proteas.

All-rounder Wesley Madhevere top-scored with an 18-ball unbeaten 35 and pulled Zimbabwe to 79 for 5 after a horror start in the rain-curtailed nine-over-a-side contest.

South Africa were 24 for no loss when the heavens opened up first, and soon after play resumed following the brief interruption, de Kock carted Richard Ngarava for four boundaries, including three on the trot. But the match was called off after it started to rain again.

Earlier, having got a life on 11, Madhevere capitalised on that to prop up Zimbabwe after they were tottering at 19 for four in the fourth over. The game was shortened after rain delayed the start by more than two hours at Bellerive Oval, which was drowned in water before the groundsmen got it match-ready.

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The powerplay was reduced to three overs per side with four bowlers allowed to bowl a maximum of two overs each. 
In a surprising move, Zimbabwe skipper Craig Ervine opted to bat first despite the threat of rain looming over and the possibility of the Duckworth/Lewis method coming into the picture. The decision backfired as they lost the top four batters with hardly anything on the board.

Lungi Ngidi (2/20) was the wrecker-in-chief early on, having taken the wickets of Regis Chakabva (8) and Sikandar Raza for a second-ball duck. Ngidi had Chakabva caught behind right after the opener had hit the pacer for a six over deep midwicket.

This was after Wayne Parnell gave the Proteas their first breakthrough by removing Ervine (2). Possessing a potent four-pronged pace attack, the South Africans ran through their overs quickly, even as Zimbabwe's top order struggled to get its act right.

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Promoted to number three, Sean Williams was run out after a horrendous call by Wesley Madhevere, as David Miller's throw at the striker's end found the batter short by a few yards in the fourth over. Zimbabwe got two boundaries in the next over to somewhat break the shackles.

Meanwhile, Ngidi dropped Madhevere in left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj's first and only over of the game. The batter was on 11, and he made full use of the life by smashing Kagiso Rabada for 17 runs in the innings' eighth over, including hitting the pacer for a six and two fours.

Rain beat South Africa, depriving them of a victory in a World Cup match one more time. Set a target of 80 in nine overs by Zimbabwe, which was revised to 64 in seven overs after a brief rain interruption in their opening T20 World Cup match, South Africa were cruising at 51 for no loss in three overs, with opener Quinton de Kock going strong at an 18-ball unbeaten 47.

Rain beat South Africa, depriving them of a victory in a World Cup match one more time. Set a target of 80 in nine overs by Zimbabwe, which was revised to 64 in seven overs after a brief rain interruption in their opening T20 World Cup match, South Africa were cruising at 51 for no loss in three overs, with opener Quinton de Kock going strong at an 18-ball unbeaten 47. Rain, then, turned out to be their real opponents on the day. So, three decades after they were rained out of the 1992 ODI World Cup semifinals on readmission into international cricket, South Africa were again done in by the elements, this time in a group game though. It's been 30 years since the heartbreak in Sydney against England, but the rains continue to come in the way of the Proteas. All-rounder Wesley Madhevere top-scored with an 18-ball unbeaten 35 and pulled Zimbabwe to 79 for 5 after a horror start in the rain-curtailed nine-over-a-side contest. South Africa were 24 for no loss when the heavens opened up first, and soon after play resumed following the brief interruption, de Kock carted Richard Ngarava for four boundaries, including three on the trot. But the match was called off after it started to rain again. Earlier, having got a life on 11, Madhevere capitalised on that to prop up Zimbabwe after they were tottering at 19 for four in the fourth over. The game was shortened after rain delayed the start by more than two hours at Bellerive Oval, which was drowned in water before the groundsmen got it match-ready. Also Read: WATCH: South Africa penalised 5 runs during T20 World Cup clash against Zimbabwe; Here's why The powerplay was reduced to three overs per side with four bowlers allowed to bowl a maximum of two overs each. In a surprising move, Zimbabwe skipper Craig Ervine opted to bat first despite the threat of rain looming over and the possibility of the Duckworth/Lewis method coming into the picture. The decision backfired as they lost the top four batters with hardly anything on the board. Lungi Ngidi (2/20) was the wrecker-in-chief early on, having taken the wickets of Regis Chakabva (8) and Sikandar Raza for a second-ball duck. Ngidi had Chakabva caught behind right after the opener had hit the pacer for a six over deep midwicket. This was after Wayne Parnell gave the Proteas their first breakthrough by removing Ervine (2). Possessing a potent four-pronged pace attack, the South Africans ran through their overs quickly, even as Zimbabwe's top order struggled to get its act right. Also Read: India beat Pakistan to set new world record for most wins in a calendar year in international cricket Promoted to number three, Sean Williams was run out after a horrendous call by Wesley Madhevere, as David Miller's throw at the striker's end found the batter short by a few yards in the fourth over. Zimbabwe got two boundaries in the next over to somewhat break the shackles. Meanwhile, Ngidi dropped Madhevere in left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj's first and only over of the game. The batter was on 11, and he made full use of the life by smashing Kagiso Rabada for 17 runs in the innings' eighth over, including hitting the pacer for a six and two fours.

Quinton de Kock's fiery knock goes in vain as rain denies South Africa victory against Zimbabwe in T20 WC

India faced South Africa in the third and inconsequential T20I, at the Holkar Stadium in Indore, on Tuesday evening (October 04). After taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series, with a 16-run win in the second and penultimate encounter, Rohit Sharma-led India asked South Africa to bat first.

Temba Bavuma's SA rode on Rilee Rossouw's 100 not out to post 227-3. In reply, India only managed 178 in 18.3 overs to lose by 49 runs and win the series 2-1. Post the encounter, head coach Rahul Dravid addressed the media and was asked by a reporter&nbsp;why Axar Patel -- who was the Player-of-the-Series in the Australia home T20Is -- bowled only a single over in the Indore face-off. To this, Dravid maintained his calm but gave a blunt reply.

"Match-ups are important, there are important to us. Whether they are more important or not, it's for you guys to dig deep and look at what stats tell you about some match-ups, about numbers of left-hand batsmen against left-arm spin. Maybe, you find them answers in that.

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"A lot of teams use match-ups, not only us. Like us, I am sure other teams delve into stats and look into numbers. Think if you delved into some of those numbers, you might get answers. I would really request you to look into those numbers, deeply. As deeply as we do," Dravid said.

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India refrained from bowling Axar in the middle and took him out of the attack during the Rossouw-Quinton De Kock 90-run second-wicket stand. With two left-handers batting in the middle, on a ground&nbsp;whose boundaries range between 55-65 metres, it would've been suicidal for Axar to be bowling at that moment. On a small ground, with in-form David Miller, still to come out to bat, Axar didn't return to the bowling attack and ended with match figures of 1-0-13-0.

India faced South Africa in the third and inconsequential T20I, at the Holkar Stadium in Indore, on Tuesday evening (October 04). After taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series, with a 16-run win in the second and penultimate encounter, Rohit Sharma-led India asked South Africa to bat first.

India faced South Africa in the third and inconsequential T20I, at the Holkar Stadium in Indore, on Tuesday evening (October 04). After taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series, with a 16-run win in the second and penultimate encounter, Rohit Sharma-led India asked South Africa to bat first. Temba Bavuma's SA rode on Rilee Rossouw's 100 not out to post 227-3. In reply, India only managed 178 in 18.3 overs to lose by 49 runs and win the series 2-1. Post the encounter, head coach Rahul Dravid addressed the media and was asked by a reporter why Axar Patel -- who was the Player-of-the-Series in the Australia home T20Is -- bowled only a single over in the Indore face-off. To this, Dravid maintained his calm but gave a blunt reply. "Match-ups are important, there are important to us. Whether they are more important or not, it's for you guys to dig deep and look at what stats tell you about some match-ups, about numbers of left-hand batsmen against left-arm spin. Maybe, you find them answers in that. ALSO READ | WATCH: 'Suryakumar Yadav's form is a bit of concern' - Rohit Sharma's hilarious remark after SA T20Is "A lot of teams use match-ups, not only us. Like us, I am sure other teams delve into stats and look into numbers. Think if you delved into some of those numbers, you might get answers. I would really request you to look into those numbers, deeply. As deeply as we do," Dravid said. pic.twitter.com/qVE2udvvq6 — Yoloapp (@Yoloapp2) October 5, 2022 × India refrained from bowling Axar in the middle and took him out of the attack during the Rossouw-Quinton De Kock 90-run second-wicket stand. With two left-handers batting in the middle, on a ground whose boundaries range between 55-65 metres, it would've been suicidal for Axar to be bowling at that moment. On a small ground, with in-form David Miller, still to come out to bat, Axar didn't return to the bowling attack and ended with match figures of 1-0-13-0.

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South Africa produced a dominating performance to thrash India by 49 runs in the third and final T20I of the three-match series at the Holkar Cricket Stadium, here on Tuesday. With the win in the first two T20Is, India won the two-match series 2-1. A scintillating maiden T20I hundred century from Rilee Rossouw (100 not out off 48) and a fine fifty by Quinton de Kock (68 off 43) powered South Africa to 227/3 in 20 overs, after being invited to bat first. 
 
Apart from Rossouw and De Kock, Tristan Stubbs (23 off 18) and David Miller (19 not out off 5) also played valuable knocks for South Africa, who were also helped by India`s sloppy fielding. Umesh Yadav (1/34) and Deepak Chahar (1/48) were the wicket-takers for India. Chasing a big total, India scored at brisk rate for majority parts of their innings but kept losing wickets at regular intervals. The likes of Dinesh Karthik (46 off 21), Rishabh Pant (27 off 14) got starts but couldn`t convert them into big innings.

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Lower down the order, Harshal Patel (17 off 12), Deepak Chahar (31 off 17), Umesh Yadav (20 not out off 17) also made contributions, but they were not enough. Eventually, India were bowled out for 178 in 18.3 overs, losing by a huge margin of 49 runs. Dwaine Pretorius 3/26, Keshav Maharaj 2/34) were the most successful bowlers for Proteas. 
 
Brief scores: South Africa 227-3 in 20 Overs (Rilee Rossouw 100 not out, Quinton de Kock 68; Umesh Yadav 1/34) beat India 178-10 in 18.3 Overs (Dinesh Karthik 46, Deepak Chahar 31; Dwaine Pretorius 3/26, Keshav Maharaj 2/34) by 49 runs

South Africa produced a dominating performance to thrash India by 49 runs in the third and final T20I of the three-match series at the Holkar Cricket Stadium, here on Tuesday.

South Africa produced a dominating performance to thrash India by 49 runs in the third and final T20I of the three-match series at the Holkar Cricket Stadium, here on Tuesday. With the win in the first two T20Is, India won the two-match series 2-1. A scintillating maiden T20I hundred century from Rilee Rossouw (100 not out off 48) and a fine fifty by Quinton de Kock (68 off 43) powered South Africa to 227/3 in 20 overs, after being invited to bat first. Apart from Rossouw and De Kock, Tristan Stubbs (23 off 18) and David Miller (19 not out off 5) also played valuable knocks for South Africa, who were also helped by India`s sloppy fielding. Umesh Yadav (1/34) and Deepak Chahar (1/48) were the wicket-takers for India. Chasing a big total, India scored at brisk rate for majority parts of their innings but kept losing wickets at regular intervals. The likes of Dinesh Karthik (46 off 21), Rishabh Pant (27 off 14) got starts but couldn`t convert them into big innings. ALSO READ | Rohit Sharma attains unwanted record, becomes first Indian to score 10 ducks in T20Is during SA face-off Lower down the order, Harshal Patel (17 off 12), Deepak Chahar (31 off 17), Umesh Yadav (20 not out off 17) also made contributions, but they were not enough. Eventually, India were bowled out for 178 in 18.3 overs, losing by a huge margin of 49 runs. Dwaine Pretorius 3/26, Keshav Maharaj 2/34) were the most successful bowlers for Proteas. Brief scores: South Africa 227-3 in 20 Overs (Rilee Rossouw 100 not out, Quinton de Kock 68; Umesh Yadav 1/34) beat India 178-10 in 18.3 Overs (Dinesh Karthik 46, Deepak Chahar 31; Dwaine Pretorius 3/26, Keshav Maharaj 2/34) by 49 runs

3rd T20I: Rilee Rossouw's maiden ton propels South Africa to 49-run win over India, hosts win 2-1

India were handed a massive blow ahead of the start of the first T20I against South Africa at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram as fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah was ruled out of the game due to back issues. Despite his absence, India got off to a flying start with the ball as Arshdeep Singh and Deepak Chahar breathed fire with the new ball.

The duo combined to rattle the South African top order after India won the toss and opted to bowl first in the game. Chahar drew the first blood for India by removing South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma on a duck before Arshdeep ran riot in his very first over of the match.

Making full use of the swing on offer, Arshdeep made the South African batters dance to his tunes as he ended up picking three wickets in his very first over, including two wickets of two straight deliveries. He started by cleaning up Quinton de Kock on 1 off 4 balls before Rille Rossouw was caught behind by Rishabh Pant on the 5th delivery of the second over.

Arshdeep then clean bowled David Miller on the final ball of the second over to take three wickets in his very first over of the match. He was on a hat-trick when he returned to bowl his second over but ended up missing out on the feat by a whisker.

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After a brilliant second over from Arshdeep, Chahar returned to bowl the third and piled more misery on South Africa by dismissing young Tristan Stubbs cheaply on a duck. Arshdeep and Chahar joined forces to reduce the visitors to 9/5 inside just 15 deliveries to ensure India didn't miss Bumrah with the new ball.

It was a stunning start from the Indian pacers and the likes of Axar Patel and Harshal Patel ensured they kept the pressure on South Africa after the end of Powerplay. Harshal trapped Aiden Markram lbw to break the 33-run stand for the third wicket between him and Wayne Parnell before Axar joined the party by getting rid of Parnell on 24.

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After their superb start, India will be hoping to bundle out South Africa on a low-key total and chase it down comfortably to get off to a winning start in the three-match series. The three-match rubber against the Proteas is India's final T20I assignment ahead of the T20 World Cup next month.

India were handed a massive blow ahead of the start of the first T20I against South Africa at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram as fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah was ruled out of the game due to back issues.

India were handed a massive blow ahead of the start of the first T20I against South Africa at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram as fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah was ruled out of the game due to back issues. Despite his absence, India got off to a flying start with the ball as Arshdeep Singh and Deepak Chahar breathed fire with the new ball. The duo combined to rattle the South African top order after India won the toss and opted to bowl first in the game. Chahar drew the first blood for India by removing South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma on a duck before Arshdeep ran riot in his very first over of the match. Making full use of the swing on offer, Arshdeep made the South African batters dance to his tunes as he ended up picking three wickets in his very first over, including two wickets of two straight deliveries. He started by cleaning up Quinton de Kock on 1 off 4 balls before Rille Rossouw was caught behind by Rishabh Pant on the 5th delivery of the second over. Arshdeep then clean bowled David Miller on the final ball of the second over to take three wickets in his very first over of the match. He was on a hat-trick when he returned to bowl his second over but ended up missing out on the feat by a whisker. The dominance of Arshdeep Singh and Deepak Chahar in the first 15 balls. pic.twitter.com/tAMXzueynT — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) September 28, 2022 × Also Read: Virat Kohli only 35 runs away from leapfrogging Rohit Sharma in elite list After a brilliant second over from Arshdeep, Chahar returned to bowl the third and piled more misery on South Africa by dismissing young Tristan Stubbs cheaply on a duck. Arshdeep and Chahar joined forces to reduce the visitors to 9/5 inside just 15 deliveries to ensure India didn't miss Bumrah with the new ball. It was a stunning start from the Indian pacers and the likes of Axar Patel and Harshal Patel ensured they kept the pressure on South Africa after the end of Powerplay. Harshal trapped Aiden Markram lbw to break the 33-run stand for the third wicket between him and Wayne Parnell before Axar joined the party by getting rid of Parnell on 24. Also Read: Indian cricketer Taniya Bhatia slams London hotel for no response after robbery complaint After their superb start, India will be hoping to bundle out South Africa on a low-key total and chase it down comfortably to get off to a winning start in the three-match series. The three-match rubber against the Proteas is India's final T20I assignment ahead of the T20 World Cup next month.

WATCH: Arshdeep Singh breathes fire, takes 3 wickets in a single over to rattle South Africa in 1st T20I

India came from behind to clinch the three-match T20I series versus Australia, at home, on Sunday (September 25). After a disappointing run in the Asia Cup 2022 edition, India hosted Aaron Finch-led Australia, the current T20 world champions, and got the better of them in a high-scoring series. There were lots of positives for India but they will now move to their next assignment as they host South Africa in three T20Is, which gets underway on September 28 (Wednesday).

South Africa visited India in early June for a five-match T20I series. Back then, the Temba Bavuma-led Proteas had a 2-0 lead before a second-stringed Indian team, under Rishabh Pant, came from behind to level the series ahead of the decider in Bengaluru. The series finale was, however, abandoned -- with only 21 balls being bowled -- due to persistent rain at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Will SA attain an important series win over a full-strength India ahead of the T20 World Cup?

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Here's a look at the weather forecast for the 1st T20I between India and South Africa at&nbsp;Trivandrum

There is a 6 percent chance of rain in Trivandrum but there is no rain threat as of now. According to Accuweather, the weather conditions is expected to be warm. Temperatures will be around 27-degree celsius whereas the&nbsp;playing conditions will be humid. The toss will once again play a crucial role in determining the outcome of the match as dew will make its presence felt.

India will look to address their death-bowling woes in the SA series. With the T20 WC to be their next assignment following the series, Rohit &amp; Co. will look to tick off&nbsp;

India came from behind to clinch the three-match T20I series versus Australia, at home, on Sunday (September 25). After a disappointing run in the Asia Cup 2022 edition, India hosted Aaron Finch-led Australia, the current T20 world champions, and got the better of them in a high-scoring series.

India came from behind to clinch the three-match T20I series versus Australia, at home, on Sunday (September 25). After a disappointing run in the Asia Cup 2022 edition, India hosted Aaron Finch-led Australia, the current T20 world champions, and got the better of them in a high-scoring series. There were lots of positives for India but they will now move to their next assignment as they host South Africa in three T20Is, which gets underway on September 28 (Wednesday). South Africa visited India in early June for a five-match T20I series. Back then, the Temba Bavuma-led Proteas had a 2-0 lead before a second-stringed Indian team, under Rishabh Pant, came from behind to level the series ahead of the decider in Bengaluru. The series finale was, however, abandoned -- with only 21 balls being bowled -- due to persistent rain at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Will SA attain an important series win over a full-strength India ahead of the T20 World Cup? ALSO READ | Ind vs SA: When and where to watch India vs South Africa 1st T20I - IST time and streaming details Here's a look at the weather forecast for the 1st T20I between India and South Africa at Trivandrum There is a 6 percent chance of rain in Trivandrum but there is no rain threat as of now. According to Accuweather, the weather conditions is expected to be warm. Temperatures will be around 27-degree celsius whereas the playing conditions will be humid. The toss will once again play a crucial role in determining the outcome of the match as dew will make its presence felt. India will look to address their death-bowling woes in the SA series. With the T20 WC to be their next assignment following the series, Rohit & Co. will look to tick off

India vs South Africa, 1st T20I: Will rain play spoilsport in series opener at Trivandrum?

The debate regarding ODI cricket's relevance in the present era continues. Over the past few weeks, many former, as well as active cricketers and experts of the game,&nbsp;have opined on whether ODI cricket is losing its sheen and feel it cannot be compared to the shortest format in terms of entertainment value.&nbsp;

When it comes to T20 cricket, it is continuing its rapid rise with each passing year as many non-cricketing countries have also taken a liking to the sport by investing their time and energy in the format. On the other hand, Test cricket has seen some humdingers in the last few years and the emergence of the ICC World Test Championship has acted as a huge boost for the purest form of the game. Amid all this, ODI cricket remains stagnant and many feel several bilateral 50-over series need to cut down or the format can exist only in the form of the World Cup.

Amid all this, Ben Stokes' shocking ODI retirement -- citing difficulty in sustaining himself at the top level by playing all formats -- has intensified the whole debate. On Wednesday (July 27), ICC chief executive George Allardice said the structuring of the game's three formats was part of the discussion&nbsp;at the governing body's annual general meeting in Birmingham, where the Future Tours Programme (FTP) 2023-27 got finalised.

"I think at this stage there is some discussion, not specifically about ODIs, but about the mix of formats within the calendar," Allardice said in a video conference as per a report in Sky Sports. "Countries have been, in their FTPs, are still scheduling a healthy number of ODIs as well."

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Further, Allardice stated that some members put "particular attention on their domestic leagues" but insisted that their commitment to international and bilateral cricket remains "as strong as it's ever been".

"Each of them has to manage that balance between domestic competitions, their international schedule and the management of their players. Each of those boards is in a slightly different situation. So there isn't a one-size-fits-all approach to that balancing issue," he added.

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Recently, former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri said on Fan Code, "There is no harm in shortening the span of the game. When one-day cricket started, it was of 60 overs. When we won the World Cup in 1983, it was of 60 overs. After that, people thought that 60 overs were a bit too long. People found that span of overs between 20 to 40 hard to digest. So they reduced it from 60 to 50."

"So years have gone by now since that decision so why not reduce it from 50 to 40 now. Because you got to be forward-thinking and evolve. It stayed for 50 for too long,” he added.

Meanwhile, the likes of Wasim Akram, Shahid Afridi and Usman Khawaja have also echoed similar sentiments whereas the likes of Quinton de Kock and Eoin Morgan have continued to back the 50-over format.

The debate regarding ODI cricket's relevance in the present era continues. Over the past few weeks, many former, as well as active cricketers and experts of the game, have opined on whether ODI cricket is losing its sheen and feel it cannot be compared to the shortest format in terms of entertainment value.

The debate regarding ODI cricket's relevance in the present era continues. Over the past few weeks, many former, as well as active cricketers and experts of the game, have opined on whether ODI cricket is losing its sheen and feel it cannot be compared to the shortest format in terms of entertainment value. When it comes to T20 cricket, it is continuing its rapid rise with each passing year as many non-cricketing countries have also taken a liking to the sport by investing their time and energy in the format. On the other hand, Test cricket has seen some humdingers in the last few years and the emergence of the ICC World Test Championship has acted as a huge boost for the purest form of the game. Amid all this, ODI cricket remains stagnant and many feel several bilateral 50-over series need to cut down or the format can exist only in the form of the World Cup. Amid all this, Ben Stokes' shocking ODI retirement -- citing difficulty in sustaining himself at the top level by playing all formats -- has intensified the whole debate. On Wednesday (July 27), ICC chief executive George Allardice said the structuring of the game's three formats was part of the discussion at the governing body's annual general meeting in Birmingham, where the Future Tours Programme (FTP) 2023-27 got finalised. "I think at this stage there is some discussion, not specifically about ODIs, but about the mix of formats within the calendar," Allardice said in a video conference as per a report in Sky Sports. "Countries have been, in their FTPs, are still scheduling a healthy number of ODIs as well." ALSO READ | 'Cut ODIs from 50 to 40 overs': Ravi Shastri gives bold suggestion to make ODI cricket entertaining Further, Allardice stated that some members put "particular attention on their domestic leagues" but insisted that their commitment to international and bilateral cricket remains "as strong as it's ever been". "Each of them has to manage that balance between domestic competitions, their international schedule and the management of their players. Each of those boards is in a slightly different situation. So there isn't a one-size-fits-all approach to that balancing issue," he added. ALSO READ | WI vs IND: Shikhar Dhawan-led India on cusp of attaining MASSIVE feat in 3rd ODI in Trinidad Recently, former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri said on Fan Code, "There is no harm in shortening the span of the game. When one-day cricket started, it was of 60 overs. When we won the World Cup in 1983, it was of 60 overs. After that, people thought that 60 overs were a bit too long. People found that span of overs between 20 to 40 hard to digest. So they reduced it from 60 to 50." "So years have gone by now since that decision so why not reduce it from 50 to 40 now. Because you got to be forward-thinking and evolve. It stayed for 50 for too long,” he added. Meanwhile, the likes of Wasim Akram, Shahid Afridi and Usman Khawaja have also echoed similar sentiments whereas the likes of Quinton de Kock and Eoin Morgan have continued to back the 50-over format.

Is ODI cricket on the decline? ICC plays down threat to shorter format

South Africa`s Quinton de Kock says it will become difficult for players to participate in all three formats of cricket if more games continue to be added to the sport`s packed schedule. Cricket`s busy calendar attracted criticism when England all-rounder Ben Stokes announced his retirement from one-day internationals (ODI) this month.

Former Pakistan fast bowler Wasim Akram last week said he understood the reasons behind Stokes`s decision, while ex-England captain Nasser Hussain described the global cricket schedule as "madness".

"It`s going to start being tough for players -- three formats is a lot and it looks like more games are happening over the calendar," De Kock told reporters on Sunday, after England`s third ODI against South Africa was abandoned due to rain.

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"Players need to make decisions individually and if they feel they can do it (play all three formats), I am happy for them. But guys need to take decisions into their own hands."

The 29-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman announced his retirement from test cricket in December, citing a desire to spend more time with his family.

"I`ve been roped in to play a couple of leagues but that`s my own consequence," De Kock said. "I am happy to do it.

"It`s still a sacrifice but I`m slowly getting to an age where I need to think about where I want to be in my career. As long as I can do it at my own pace then I am happy.

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"When you`re still young you need to play all three formats and get certain things done in your career. It starts getting harder as you start getting older and the body doesn`t cooperate like it used to. It`s just a management thing."

England and South Africa meet in three Twenty20 internationals, starting in Bristol on Wednesday.

South Africa`s Quinton de Kock says it will become difficult for players to participate in all three formats of cricket if more games continue to be added to the sport`s packed schedule.

South Africa`s Quinton de Kock says it will become difficult for players to participate in all three formats of cricket if more games continue to be added to the sport`s packed schedule. Cricket`s busy calendar attracted criticism when England all-rounder Ben Stokes announced his retirement from one-day internationals (ODI) this month. Former Pakistan fast bowler Wasim Akram last week said he understood the reasons behind Stokes`s decision, while ex-England captain Nasser Hussain described the global cricket schedule as "madness". "It`s going to start being tough for players -- three formats is a lot and it looks like more games are happening over the calendar," De Kock told reporters on Sunday, after England`s third ODI against South Africa was abandoned due to rain. Also Read: He is becoming a giant in ODIs: Former India batter lauds Shreyas Iyer after his terrific knock vs West Indies "Players need to make decisions individually and if they feel they can do it (play all three formats), I am happy for them. But guys need to take decisions into their own hands." The 29-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman announced his retirement from test cricket in December, citing a desire to spend more time with his family. "I`ve been roped in to play a couple of leagues but that`s my own consequence," De Kock said. "I am happy to do it. "It`s still a sacrifice but I`m slowly getting to an age where I need to think about where I want to be in my career. As long as I can do it at my own pace then I am happy. Also Read: Shoaib Akhtar wins hearts with epic response as Twitter user asks him to describe Virat Kohli in one word "When you`re still young you need to play all three formats and get certain things done in your career. It starts getting harder as you start getting older and the body doesn`t cooperate like it used to. It`s just a management thing." England and South Africa meet in three Twenty20 internationals, starting in Bristol on Wednesday.

Playing all three formats will become tough, says South Africa's Quinton De Kock

It was raining sixes and runs for the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) after they opted to bat first versus the two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in match 66 of the IPL 2022 edition, on Wednesday evening (May 18), at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai.

Riding on South Africa's Quinton de Kock's mammoth 140 not out and captain KL Rahul's well-compiled 51-ball unbeaten 68, LSG put KKR on the back foot on a batting-friendly track to take the team total to 210-0 in 20 overs. While De Kock was the aggressor, scoring 71 runs alone since the start of the 16th over, with 10 fours and sixes each -- at a whopping strike rate of 200 -- Rahul played his part and also struck at 133.33

Courtesy De Kock-Rahul's brilliance, the duo also entered the record books by registering the highest-ever opening partnership in IPL history. The pair went past Sunrisers Hyderabad's (SRH) former opening partners&nbsp;Jonny Bairstow-David Warner's 185-run stand versus Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in IPL 2019.

This also became the first time a team has batted the entire 20 overs in IPL without losing a single wicket. Here are some other records achieved by the LSG openers and De Kock, in particular, who slammed his second IPL hundred:

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Highest partnerships for any wicket in IPL 
229 Kohli - De Villiers RCB v GL Bengaluru 2016 
215*Kohli - De Villiers RCB v MI Mumbai WS 2015 
210*Rahul - De Kock LSG v KKR Mumbai DYP 2022

Highest individual scores in IPL 
175* C Gayle RCB v PWI Bengaluru 2013 
158* B McCullum KKR v RCB Bengaluru 2008 
140* Q de Kock LSG v KKR Mumbai DYP 2022 
133* AB de Villiers RCB v MI Mumbai WS 2015 
132* KL Rahul PK v RCB Dubai 2020

Meanwhile, Rahul also became the first-ever Indian batter to cross the 500-run mark for the fifth successive IPL season. He is now only behind Delhi Capitals' (DC) opener David Warner, who has done this in six consecutive seasons.

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At the mid-innings, LSG head coach Andy Flower told the broadcasters, "It's a helluva score, they batted beautifully. We've been seeing some special batting from both of them this season and again that was brilliant to watch. They are both beautiful batters to watch. At the end of the 18th over, we sent a message on saying, 'If you guys are too tired hitting the ball hard, you can retire and we'll send some of our big-hitters in." These boys, all of them, from 1 to 9 can hit the ball hard like that. One boundary is a big boundary, so Quinton hitting balls like that, who's not renowned for his big-hitting actually, that'd have given him a lot of satisfaction."

KKR need to chase down the total in 16.5 overs to bolster their NRR (and go past DC's NRR, i.e.&nbsp;+0.255) and also remain in the playoffs race. Meanwhile, LSG already have one foot in the playoffs and will like to win big to not only confirm a last-four berth but also help them to ensure a&nbsp;top-two finish eventually.

It was raining sixes and runs for the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) after they opted to bat first versus the two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in match 66 of the IPL 2022 edition, on Wednesday evening (May 18), at the Dr.

It was raining sixes and runs for the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) after they opted to bat first versus the two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in match 66 of the IPL 2022 edition, on Wednesday evening (May 18), at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai. Riding on South Africa's Quinton de Kock's mammoth 140 not out and captain KL Rahul's well-compiled 51-ball unbeaten 68, LSG put KKR on the back foot on a batting-friendly track to take the team total to 210-0 in 20 overs. While De Kock was the aggressor, scoring 71 runs alone since the start of the 16th over, with 10 fours and sixes each -- at a whopping strike rate of 200 -- Rahul played his part and also struck at 133.33 Courtesy De Kock-Rahul's brilliance, the duo also entered the record books by registering the highest-ever opening partnership in IPL history. The pair went past Sunrisers Hyderabad's (SRH) former opening partners Jonny Bairstow-David Warner's 185-run stand versus Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in IPL 2019. This also became the first time a team has batted the entire 20 overs in IPL without losing a single wicket. Here are some other records achieved by the LSG openers and De Kock, in particular, who slammed his second IPL hundred: ALSO READ | 'Being dropped isn't always bad' - Ishan Kishan defends MI management for initially dropping Tim David Highest partnerships for any wicket in IPL 229 Kohli - De Villiers RCB v GL Bengaluru 2016 215*Kohli - De Villiers RCB v MI Mumbai WS 2015 210*Rahul - De Kock LSG v KKR Mumbai DYP 2022 Highest individual scores in IPL 175* C Gayle RCB v PWI Bengaluru 2013 158* B McCullum KKR v RCB Bengaluru 2008 140* Q de Kock LSG v KKR Mumbai DYP 2022 133* AB de Villiers RCB v MI Mumbai WS 2015 132* KL Rahul PK v RCB Dubai 2020 Meanwhile, Rahul also became the first-ever Indian batter to cross the 500-run mark for the fifth successive IPL season. He is now only behind Delhi Capitals' (DC) opener David Warner, who has done this in six consecutive seasons. ALSO READ | IPL 2022: Jasprit Bumrah becomes first Indian pacer to achieve elusive feat in T20s At the mid-innings, LSG head coach Andy Flower told the broadcasters, "It's a helluva score, they batted beautifully. We've been seeing some special batting from both of them this season and again that was brilliant to watch. They are both beautiful batters to watch. At the end of the 18th over, we sent a message on saying, 'If you guys are too tired hitting the ball hard, you can retire and we'll send some of our big-hitters in." These boys, all of them, from 1 to 9 can hit the ball hard like that. One boundary is a big boundary, so Quinton hitting balls like that, who's not renowned for his big-hitting actually, that'd have given him a lot of satisfaction." KKR need to chase down the total in 16.5 overs to bolster their NRR (and go past DC's NRR, i.e. +0.255) and also remain in the playoffs race. Meanwhile, LSG already have one foot in the playoffs and will like to win big to not only confirm a last-four berth but also help them to ensure a top-two finish eventually.

LSG vs KKR: KL Rahul, centurion Quinton de Kock enter record books, put on highest opening stand in IPL

Quinton de Kock struck a sensational hundred and shared a record opening stand with skipper K L Rahul as Lucknow Super Giants pipped Kolkata Knight Riders by two runs in a last-ball IPL thriller to seal their play-off spot here on Wednesday. De Kock gave a batting masterclass enroute to an unbeaten 140 off 70 balls as he and Rahul (68 not out off 51) fired LSG to 210 for no loss, the highest opening stand in IPL history. 
It was a steep chase but KKR stayed in the game through Nitish Rana (42) and captain Shreyas Iyer (50) but it was too big a task for the lower-order. Their innings ended 208 for eight in 20 overs.

Just when it looked KKR were down and out, Sunil Narine (21 not out off) and Rinku Singh (40 off 15) started smashing the LSG bowlers around the ground to reignite hopes of the dug out. KKR needed 38 runs off the last two overs and they both brought the equation down to 21 off the final over.

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Rinku came up with couple of sixes and a four to make it five off the last three balls but he fell to a special one-handed catch from Evin Lewis to bring LSG back into the game. With three needed off the final ball, Marcus Stoinis landed a yorker to dismiss Umesh Yadav and help his team win a humdinger. The loss knocked KKR out of the competition, while LSG, who had lost their last two matches, moved back into the top-two with the win.

Earlier, Rahul and de Kock got the measure of the wicket in the powerplay, reaching 44 for no loss, before flaunting their wide range of strokes on way to the third highest stand in tournament history. The South African hammered 10 sixes and as many fours in his whirlwind innings, while Rahul collected four sixes and three fours in his 51-ball 68 not out.

De Kock, who was dropped by Abhijeet Tomar off Umesh Yadav in the third over, made KKR pay heavily by getting the highest score of the season. His memorable innings was also third highest individual score in tournament history. The South African was in his elements smashing the spinners and pacers with equal disdain.

He used the pull shot against the faster bowlers and was at his innovative best against the seasoned spin duo of Sunil Narine and off coloured Varun Chakaravarthy. Out of the sixes he hit, de Kock's reverse sweep off Narine stood out. Anything short from the pacers, de Kock was happy to put it away over deep square leg region.

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De Kock cruised to his hundred in the 18th over with a cut shot off Russell and the innings meant a lot to him, something that was visibly by his down on knees celebration. The southpaw was in no mood to stop even after reaching three figures. Tim Southee was poor in the death overs as he fed balls after balls in the slot for de Kock to deposit it into the stands.

His 19th over yielded as many as 27 runs with de Kock finding the boundary at will. Rahul watched de Kock's breathtaking knock from the best seat in the house. The skipper did not have much to do in the slog overs but he too played some sublime strokes on way to his third half century of the season. Rahul also completed 500 runs in the tournament for the fifth season in a row.&nbsp;

KKR bowlers leaked 88 runs in the last five overs with Southee and Russell proving to be the most expensive bowlers.

Quinton de Kock struck a sensational hundred and shared a record opening stand with skipper K L Rahul as Lucknow Super Giants pipped Kolkata Knight Riders by two runs in a last-ball IPL thriller to seal their play-off spot here on Wednesday.

Quinton de Kock struck a sensational hundred and shared a record opening stand with skipper K L Rahul as Lucknow Super Giants pipped Kolkata Knight Riders by two runs in a last-ball IPL thriller to seal their play-off spot here on Wednesday. De Kock gave a batting masterclass enroute to an unbeaten 140 off 70 balls as he and Rahul (68 not out off 51) fired LSG to 210 for no loss, the highest opening stand in IPL history. It was a steep chase but KKR stayed in the game through Nitish Rana (42) and captain Shreyas Iyer (50) but it was too big a task for the lower-order. Their innings ended 208 for eight in 20 overs. Just when it looked KKR were down and out, Sunil Narine (21 not out off) and Rinku Singh (40 off 15) started smashing the LSG bowlers around the ground to reignite hopes of the dug out. KKR needed 38 runs off the last two overs and they both brought the equation down to 21 off the final over. ALSO READ | IPL 2022 updated points table: Lucknow Super Giants move to 2nd spot with win over Kolkata Knight Riders Rinku came up with couple of sixes and a four to make it five off the last three balls but he fell to a special one-handed catch from Evin Lewis to bring LSG back into the game. With three needed off the final ball, Marcus Stoinis landed a yorker to dismiss Umesh Yadav and help his team win a humdinger. The loss knocked KKR out of the competition, while LSG, who had lost their last two matches, moved back into the top-two with the win. Earlier, Rahul and de Kock got the measure of the wicket in the powerplay, reaching 44 for no loss, before flaunting their wide range of strokes on way to the third highest stand in tournament history. The South African hammered 10 sixes and as many fours in his whirlwind innings, while Rahul collected four sixes and three fours in his 51-ball 68 not out. De Kock, who was dropped by Abhijeet Tomar off Umesh Yadav in the third over, made KKR pay heavily by getting the highest score of the season. His memorable innings was also third highest individual score in tournament history. The South African was in his elements smashing the spinners and pacers with equal disdain. He used the pull shot against the faster bowlers and was at his innovative best against the seasoned spin duo of Sunil Narine and off coloured Varun Chakaravarthy. Out of the sixes he hit, de Kock's reverse sweep off Narine stood out. Anything short from the pacers, de Kock was happy to put it away over deep square leg region. ALSO READ | LSG vs KKR: KL Rahul, centurion Quinton de Kock enter record books, put on highest opening stand in IPL De Kock cruised to his hundred in the 18th over with a cut shot off Russell and the innings meant a lot to him, something that was visibly by his down on knees celebration. The southpaw was in no mood to stop even after reaching three figures. Tim Southee was poor in the death overs as he fed balls after balls in the slot for de Kock to deposit it into the stands. His 19th over yielded as many as 27 runs with de Kock finding the boundary at will. Rahul watched de Kock's breathtaking knock from the best seat in the house. The skipper did not have much to do in the slog overs but he too played some sublime strokes on way to his third half century of the season. Rahul also completed 500 runs in the tournament for the fifth season in a row. KKR bowlers leaked 88 runs in the last five overs with Southee and Russell proving to be the most expensive bowlers.

IPL 2022: Quinton de Kock's 140*, Mohsin Khan's 3-fer take LSG to playoffs as KKR eliminated

The 15th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) was keenly awaited. The excitement for each year's edition knows no boundaries. This time around, it went a level up as the ardent cricket fans welcomed the two debutant teams in the form of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Gujarat Titans (GT) in the cash-rich league.

The BCCI decided to expand the league by adding two more teams with an aim to give more opportunities to youngsters, some big names who often got sidelined and&nbsp;fans plenty more to cheer for. While a nervy start was expected from both Gujarat and Lucknow in IPL 2022, the two teams have taken the 15th season by storm and have announced their arrivals with a bang. Both GT and LSG have been the giant killers of IPL 2022, surpassing some big teams and surprising many without breaking much sweat.

1) Team compositions

Complete squad of Gujarat Titans for IPL 2022:

Rahmanullah Gurbaz,&nbsp;Abhinav Sadarangani, David Miller, Wriddhiman Saha, Matthew Wade, Mohammed Shami, Lockie Ferguson, Noor Ahmad, R Sai Kishore, Yash Dayal,&nbsp;Alzarri Joseph, Pradeep Sangwan, Varun Aaron, Rahul Tewatia, Dominic Drakes, Jayant Yadav, Vijay Shankar, Darshan Nalkande, Gurkeerat Singh Mann,&nbsp;Sai Sudarshan

Complete squad of Lucknow Super Giants for IPL 2022

KL Rahul, Marcus Stoinis, Ravi Bishnoi, Quinton de Kock (wk), Manish Pandey, Manan Vohra, Evin Lewis, Jason Holder, Deepak Hooda, Krunal Pandya, K Gowtham, Ayush Badoni, Kyle Mayers, Karan Sharma, Mark Wood, Avesh Khan, Ankit Rajpoot,&nbsp;Dushmantha Chameera, Shahbaz Nadeem, Mohsin Khan, Mayank Yadav

Looking at both squads, it is safe to say that the newbies didn't get bogged down in the two-day mega auction, held in mid-February. They came with a clear plan: to fill their squads with multi-dimensional players,&nbsp;seasoned bowlers, a mix of domestic talents and foreign players. Their smart team composition is helping them reap rewards in the IPL 2022 edition so far.

2) Newness, fresh minds, new captains

Starting from scratch often helps, especially if it is going the distance in a big-ticket T20 tournament like the IPL. Both Gujarat and Lucknow have benefitted from a fresh and positive dressing room environment created since the beginning of the 15th season. With the leadership group being expanded in Team India, Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul have also put their best foot forward to showcase their credentials as GT and LSG skippers, respectively.

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Meanwhile, the inclusions of Ashish Nehra, Gary Kirsten (for Gujarat) and Gautam Gambhir, Andy Bichel, Andy Flower (for Lucknow) in the coaching setup have led to&nbsp;role clarity for players, keeping things simple, sticking to basics, resorting to smart and tactical matchups. The presence of such stalwarts have given enough cushion to both the young captains and their respective players.

3) Playing fearlessly, without any past baggage

Both Lucknow and Gujarat have expressed themselves freely on the field, having no past baggage. While it helped both sides to settle their nerves by locking horns with each other on debut, they have only grown from strength to strength from thereon. In addition, the two teams have gained immensely with the repeated failures of two of the most successful IPL teams; i.e. Mumbai Indians (MI) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK).

GT and LSG&nbsp;in IPL 2022 (after match 31):

Gujarat playing like 'Titans'

Played - 6 
Won - 5 
Lost - 1 
NRR - 0.395&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; 
Position - Table-toppers&nbsp;

'Super Giants' Lucknow

Played - 7 
Won - 4 
Lost - 3 
NRR - +0.124 
Position - 4th

Both sides have beaten defending champions CSK (once so far) whereas Lucknow have also beaten MI. Gujarat are yet to face MI.

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In IPL 2016, the then debutant and now-defunct&nbsp;Gujarat Lions (GL) had topped the points table and reached Qualifiers 2. In IPL 2017, Rising Pune Supergiant (RPS), in their second season, had qualified for the final and lost the coveted title by a run (to MI). While Gujarat (under a totally different owner) and Lucknow both have started well in their first-ever IPL season, the duo are here for the long run and not just to fill in for a few seasons. Thus, they will hope to go the distance courtesy the strong foundation laid down&nbsp;and build something special&nbsp;for themselves in the IPL, where the eight original franchises have already carved out their own space and identity.&nbsp;

For now, it is just the start. But the start surely has been promising. Let's see what else is in store for the two newbies as they strive hard to gain prominence, value and recognition&nbsp;in the cash-rich league.

The 15th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) was keenly awaited. The excitement for each year's edition knows no boundaries. This time around, it went a level up as the ardent cricket fans welcomed the two debutant teams in the form of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Gujarat Titans (GT) in the cash-rich league.

The 15th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) was keenly awaited. The excitement for each year's edition knows no boundaries. This time around, it went a level up as the ardent cricket fans welcomed the two debutant teams in the form of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Gujarat Titans (GT) in the cash-rich league. The BCCI decided to expand the league by adding two more teams with an aim to give more opportunities to youngsters, some big names who often got sidelined and fans plenty more to cheer for. While a nervy start was expected from both Gujarat and Lucknow in IPL 2022, the two teams have taken the 15th season by storm and have announced their arrivals with a bang. Both GT and LSG have been the giant killers of IPL 2022, surpassing some big teams and surprising many without breaking much sweat. 1) Team compositions Complete squad of Gujarat Titans for IPL 2022: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Abhinav Sadarangani, David Miller, Wriddhiman Saha, Matthew Wade, Mohammed Shami, Lockie Ferguson, Noor Ahmad, R Sai Kishore, Yash Dayal, Alzarri Joseph, Pradeep Sangwan, Varun Aaron, Rahul Tewatia, Dominic Drakes, Jayant Yadav, Vijay Shankar, Darshan Nalkande, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Sai Sudarshan Complete squad of Lucknow Super Giants for IPL 2022 KL Rahul, Marcus Stoinis, Ravi Bishnoi, Quinton de Kock (wk), Manish Pandey, Manan Vohra, Evin Lewis, Jason Holder, Deepak Hooda, Krunal Pandya, K Gowtham, Ayush Badoni, Kyle Mayers, Karan Sharma, Mark Wood, Avesh Khan, Ankit Rajpoot, Dushmantha Chameera, Shahbaz Nadeem, Mohsin Khan, Mayank Yadav Looking at both squads, it is safe to say that the newbies didn't get bogged down in the two-day mega auction, held in mid-February. They came with a clear plan: to fill their squads with multi-dimensional players, seasoned bowlers, a mix of domestic talents and foreign players. Their smart team composition is helping them reap rewards in the IPL 2022 edition so far. 2) Newness, fresh minds, new captains Starting from scratch often helps, especially if it is going the distance in a big-ticket T20 tournament like the IPL. Both Gujarat and Lucknow have benefitted from a fresh and positive dressing room environment created since the beginning of the 15th season. With the leadership group being expanded in Team India, Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul have also put their best foot forward to showcase their credentials as GT and LSG skippers, respectively. ALSO READ | Dewlad Brevis to Liam Livingstone: Batters with biggest sixes in IPL 2022 so far Meanwhile, the inclusions of Ashish Nehra, Gary Kirsten (for Gujarat) and Gautam Gambhir, Andy Bichel, Andy Flower (for Lucknow) in the coaching setup have led to role clarity for players, keeping things simple, sticking to basics, resorting to smart and tactical matchups. The presence of such stalwarts have given enough cushion to both the young captains and their respective players. 3) Playing fearlessly, without any past baggage Both Lucknow and Gujarat have expressed themselves freely on the field, having no past baggage. While it helped both sides to settle their nerves by locking horns with each other on debut, they have only grown from strength to strength from thereon. In addition, the two teams have gained immensely with the repeated failures of two of the most successful IPL teams; i.e. Mumbai Indians (MI) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK). GT and LSG in IPL 2022 (after match 31): Gujarat playing like 'Titans' Played - 6 Won - 5 Lost - 1 NRR - 0.395 Position - Table-toppers 'Super Giants' Lucknow Played - 7 Won - 4 Lost - 3 NRR - +0.124 Position - 4th Both sides have beaten defending champions CSK (once so far) whereas Lucknow have also beaten MI. Gujarat are yet to face MI. ALSO READ | IPL 2022: Former India opener names two franchises who have 'lit up' the competition this year In IPL 2016, the then debutant and now-defunct Gujarat Lions (GL) had topped the points table and reached Qualifiers 2. In IPL 2017, Rising Pune Supergiant (RPS), in their second season, had qualified for the final and lost the coveted title by a run (to MI). While Gujarat (under a totally different owner) and Lucknow both have started well in their first-ever IPL season, the duo are here for the long run and not just to fill in for a few seasons. Thus, they will hope to go the distance courtesy the strong foundation laid down and build something special for themselves in the IPL, where the eight original franchises have already carved out their own space and identity. For now, it is just the start. But the start surely has been promising. Let's see what else is in store for the two newbies as they strive hard to gain prominence, value and recognition in the cash-rich league.

How newbies Gujarat Titans, Lucknow Super Giants have been the giant-killers in IPL 2022

Match 31 of the IPL 2022 edition will see the three-time runners-up Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) lock horns with the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai on Tuesday evening (April 19).&nbsp;

Both sides are coming into this game on the back of a win in their respective last encounter. As a result, both LSG and RCB are in the top-4&nbsp;in the points table. Talking about the Lucknow franchise, the debutant side stretched Mumbai Indians' (MI) winless streak to six games by handing them a convincing 18-run defeat after riding on captain KL Rahul's ton to post 199-4 at the Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai on Saturday (April 16).&nbsp;

After getting the better of MI, will LSG make wholesome changes to&nbsp;triumph over Faf du Plessis-led RCB? Here's predicting Lucknow's XI versus Bengaluru:

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Rahul and Quinton de Kock will continue to open the innings. Both have been good at the top with Rahul finally coming to his own with a century versus Mumbai. Both love playing against the RCB line-up and will come hard versus Faf &amp; Co. this time around as well. Manish Pandey made a 29-ball 38, striking at 131.03, but is yet to do justice to his credentials. With some runs under his belt, will he be retained or the management will look at Manan Vohra? Even Krishnappa Gowtham can play as a hitter at No. 3 and bowl some useful overs of off-spin.

Marcus Stoinis, Deepak Hooda and Krunal Pandya will follow suit as the trio are not only able hitters and contributors with the bat but also vital all-rounders. They will give enough cushion to Rahul even during LSG's bowling. Ayush Badoni, Jason Holder -- another all-rounder -- Avesh Khan and Ravi Bishnoi are certainities. Sri Lanka's Dushmantha Chameera's spot might be under the scanner. The Islander has only three wickets at an economy of 9.40. Will he be persisted or replaced by Andrew Tye? LSG can also play an India seamer and go without their full quota of overseas players.

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KL Rahul (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Manish Pandey/Manan Vohra, Deepak Hooda, Marcus Stoinis, Ayush Badoni, Jason Holder, Krunal Pandya, Dushmantha Chameera/Ankit Rajput/Andrew Tye, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi

Match 31 of the IPL 2022 edition will see the three-time runners-up Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) lock horns with the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai on Tuesday evening (April 19).

Match 31 of the IPL 2022 edition will see the three-time runners-up Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) lock horns with the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai on Tuesday evening (April 19). Both sides are coming into this game on the back of a win in their respective last encounter. As a result, both LSG and RCB are in the top-4 in the points table. Talking about the Lucknow franchise, the debutant side stretched Mumbai Indians' (MI) winless streak to six games by handing them a convincing 18-run defeat after riding on captain KL Rahul's ton to post 199-4 at the Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai on Saturday (April 16). After getting the better of MI, will LSG make wholesome changes to triumph over Faf du Plessis-led RCB? Here's predicting Lucknow's XI versus Bengaluru: ALSO READ | IPL 2022: Delhi Capitals-Punjab Kings' tie shifted from Pune to Mumbai after Covid cases in Delhi camp Rahul and Quinton de Kock will continue to open the innings. Both have been good at the top with Rahul finally coming to his own with a century versus Mumbai. Both love playing against the RCB line-up and will come hard versus Faf & Co. this time around as well. Manish Pandey made a 29-ball 38, striking at 131.03, but is yet to do justice to his credentials. With some runs under his belt, will he be retained or the management will look at Manan Vohra? Even Krishnappa Gowtham can play as a hitter at No. 3 and bowl some useful overs of off-spin. Marcus Stoinis, Deepak Hooda and Krunal Pandya will follow suit as the trio are not only able hitters and contributors with the bat but also vital all-rounders. They will give enough cushion to Rahul even during LSG's bowling. Ayush Badoni, Jason Holder -- another all-rounder -- Avesh Khan and Ravi Bishnoi are certainities. Sri Lanka's Dushmantha Chameera's spot might be under the scanner. The Islander has only three wickets at an economy of 9.40. Will he be persisted or replaced by Andrew Tye? LSG can also play an India seamer and go without their full quota of overseas players. ALSO READ | LSG vs RCB, IPL 2022 prediction today: Who will win Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bangalore match? KL Rahul (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Manish Pandey/Manan Vohra, Deepak Hooda, Marcus Stoinis, Ayush Badoni, Jason Holder, Krunal Pandya, Dushmantha Chameera/Ankit Rajput/Andrew Tye, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi

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