Quinton De Kock Matches Tendulkar, Sharma’s Record with Century Against India
In a thrilling conclusion to the ODI series, Quinton de Kock showcased his batting prowess against India in Visakhapatnam. The South African wicketkeeper-batter scored his 23rd ODI century, reaching the milestone in just 80 balls, which included 6 sixes and 8 fours. This performance also marked his seventh ODI century against India.
Historic Records Achieved by Quinton de Kock
De Kock’s achievement in this match resulted in him equalling or breaking several significant records:
- Joint-most centuries in an away country: 7
- First wicketkeeper ever with the most centuries against a single opponent: 7 against India
- Equalling Sanath Jayasuriya’s record for most centuries against India: 7
Comparative Records of ODI Centuries
The following players have achieved similar milestones, indicating the significance of De Kock’s accomplishment:
| Player | ODI Centuries (Away Country) |
|---|---|
| Sachin Tendulkar | 7 (UAE) |
| Saeed Anwar | 7 (UAE) |
| AB de Villiers | 7 (India) |
| Rohit Sharma | 7 (England) |
| Quinton de Kock | 7 (India) |
Series Context and Player Highlights
This match was pivotal as India and South Africa were tied 1-1 in the series. India won the first ODI in Ranchi, while South Africa leveled the series in Raipur. Both earlier games featured scores exceeding 340 runs from the teams batting first.
India’s captain, Virat Kohli, has been exceptional throughout the series, boasting two centuries and leading the run tally. Kuldeep Yadav, on the other hand, has been effective with the ball, taking a total of five wickets from two games.
Having won the toss, India opted to field first in this decisive match, creating an exciting atmosphere as both teams battled for superiority in this critical ODI series.
