South African superstar wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock has once again shown why he remains one of the most dangerous white-ball players in world cricket. In the 2nd T20I between South Africa and the West Indies at SuperSport Park, Centurion on Thursday, 29 January 2026, de Kock smashed a breathtaking 115 off only 49 balls, guiding South Africa to a massive successful chase of 225.
This knock came on a warm Thursday evening, turning the crowd in Centurion electric as he hammered 10 sixes and 6 fours, dominating the West Indian bowling attack from the first over. His effort helped South Africa win the match by 7 wickets, sealing one of their most powerful T20I run-chases in recent years.
De Kock’s Latest Century
The century against the West Indies is more than just another big score — it officially becomes Quinton de Kock’s 2nd T20I hundred. Before this, his only T20I century was the 100 off 44 balls vs West Indies in March 2023, also at Centurion.
With this latest masterclass, De Kock’s updated all-format century total is:
| Format | Centuries | Latest Update |
|---|---|---|
| Tests | 6 | No new Test hundreds since 2021 |
| ODIs | 23 | Last century: 106 vs India (6 Dec 2025) |
| T20Is | 2 | New: 115 vs West Indies (29 Jan 2026) |
| T20 Domestic | 6 | Across IPL, SA20 & other leagues |
| Total Career Centuries | 37 | Across all formats and leagues |
This puts him among the most prolific modern wicketkeeper-batters, not just in South Africa but globally.
A Knock That Changed the Game
South Africa’s chase of 221 was always going to be challenging, especially after West Indies put up a powerful batting display featuring Hetmyer’s 75 and Rutherford’s blazing 57*. But de Kock’s innings flipped the match completely.
- He reached his fifty in just 19 balls.
- His hundred came in 41 balls, one of his fastest international milestones.
- His strike rate of 234.69 was the highest in the match.
His partnership with Ryan Rickelton (77 off 36) created unstoppable momentum. By the time de Kock fell for 115, South Africa needed only 36 more runs, which they finished comfortably.
This innings also reinforces his long-standing dominance at Centurion, a venue where he has scored some of his finest white-ball knocks.
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De Kock’s Growing Legacy
With each passing year, de Kock continues to strengthen his reputation as:
- One of the fastest-scoring openers in world cricket
- A powerful six-hitter in modern T20 cricket
- A consistent performer in pressure situations
- A leading South African run-scorer across all formats
His all-format tally of 37 centuries is remarkable for a wicketkeeper who has played in an era of fast-paced cricket, frequent tours, and strong global competition.
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And now, with a second T20I century added to his achievements, de Kock’s legacy in limited-overs cricket grows even further.
