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Quinton de Kock Shines with Record 90 in IND vs SA 2nd T20
Quinton de Kock’s Stellar Performance
In the much-anticipated second T20I between India and South Africa, Quinton de Kock eclipsed records with a magnificent innings, scoring 90 runs off just 46 balls. His explosive batting included 7 sixes and 5 fours, setting the tone for South Africa’s total of 213/4.
De Kock’s performance not only led his team to a commanding position, but it also highlighted his consistency against Indian bowlers. He now shares the record for the most 50-plus scores in T20Is against India with Nicholas Pooran and Jos Buttler.
Match Highlights
In a thrilling match at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh PCA Stadium, South Africa showcased their batting prowess after being put in to bat. De Kock, alongside captain Aiden Markram, built a crucial partnership that anchored the innings. Here’s a breakdown of the top performances and stats:
| Player | Score | Innings |
|---|---|---|
| Quinton de Kock | 90 | 12 |
| Nicholas Pooran | 5 (50+ scores) | 20 |
| Jos Buttler | 5 (50+ scores) | 24 |
India’s Bowling Struggles
While South Africa excelled with the bat, India’s bowling faced challenges, especially from the pace of Arshdeep Singh, whose over included seven wides. In contrast, Varun Chakravarthy emerged as a standout bowler, taking 2 wickets for 29 runs.
Chakravarthy’s performance has pushed him up the list of bowlers in T20Is between these two nations, now sitting second with 16 wickets:
| Bowler | Wickets | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| Arshdeep Singh | 20 | 12 |
| Varun Chakravarthy | 16 | 6 |
| Keshav Maharaj | 15 | 7 |
Series Context
With India leading the series 1-0 after a massive victory in the first T20I, they came into this match under pressure to deliver. The 101-run win in Cuttack set high expectations for the second match.
As the match progressed, South Africa’s innings reached a total that would challenge any batting lineup. They handled pressure well, and with the current form of players like David Miller and Donovan Ferreira, they looked to secure a win against the Indian side.
Looking Ahead
The ongoing challenge for India will be to chase down the daunting target set by South Africa. Both teams will be watching their bowling and batting strategies closely as they prepare for the rest of the series.
