South Africa sealed three-match series against west indies in an emphatic way Quinton de Kock A stunning, record-breaking century in the second T20I at SuperSport Park on Thursday. The left-handed opener’s masterclass performance led South Africa to a staggering seven wins while chasing a daunting target of 222 runs.

West Indies Postal Mammoth Total 221/4

After winning the toss and electing to bowl, South Africa immediately came under pressure as West Indies unleashed an aggressive batting display. Brandon King steadily dominated the innings with a knock of 49 off 30 balls, while captain Shai Hope managed just 4 wickets.

The innings really lit up when Shimron Hetmyer scored a stunning 75 off 42 deliveries, filling the boundaries with 8 fours and 3 sixes. His attack was supplemented brilliantly at the death of Sherfane Rutherford, who remained unbeaten with 57 off 24 balls.

West Indies’ score surged to 221 for 4, with a run rate of over 11 runs per over. Although Keshav Maharaj stood out with an economy of 2 for 22, there was little respite for South Africa’s bowlers.

Quinton de Kock delivers timeless shock

Faced with ambitious goals, South Africa needed something extraordinary – and Quinton de Kock delivered just that. The veteran opener, playing his 100th T20 international, produced one of the greatest knocks in the tournament, hitting a staggering 115 off just 49 balls.

De Kock’s knock was a blend of power and precision, including six fours and 10 sixes. He dismantled the West Indies bowling attack, boosted the scoring rate to unprecedented levels and ensured that the chase never got out of South Africa’s control.

This century also marks a unique milestone as de Kock becomes the only batsman to score two centuries while successfully opening the innings and completing over 250 runs in T20Is.

Man of the match: Quinton de Kock 🏏#cricket #SAvWI #2ndT20I pic.twitter.com/VRs7i8LvrK

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While de Kock grabbed the headlines, Ryan Rickton played a vital supporting role. The left-hander remained unbeaten on 77 off 36 balls with an impressive strike rate of over 200.

The duo completed a 162-run partnership off just 71 balls as the game tilted completely in South Africa’s favour. Their stand effectively neutralized the pressure of the chase and left West Indies searching for answers.

Sponsor Scored 225 runs for 3 in just 17.3 overscompleting one of the most successful run chases in T20I history. The sheer dominance of the batting performance highlighted South Africa’s depth and firepower, especially at the top of the rankings.

The West Indies bowlers struggled to contain the attack and no one could stop the runs. Akeal Hosein picked up two wickets but conceded over 10 runs per over, reflecting the relentless pressure exerted by the Proteas batsmen.

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