Quinton de Kock’s maiden T20I century propelled South Africa to a historic victory, as they chased down a mammoth target of 259 runs with 7 balls remaining, setting new records in the process. The match saw a total of 517 runs being scored, making it the highest-ever T20I match aggregate in history. This was also the first time that over 500 runs were scored in a T20 match.
South Africa’s successful run chase of 259/4 is now the highest in T20I history. The team’s blistering performance saw them reach 200 runs in just 13.5 overs, making it the fastest 200 by a team in T20I cricket. Furthermore, they scored an impressive 102 runs in just 6 overs, setting a new record for the first time in a T20I Powerplay for full members.
In short, Quinton de Kock’s impressive century and South Africa’s record-breaking performance have set a new benchmark in T20I cricket.