Quinton de Kock’s 23rd ODI century, an elegant 106 off 89 balls, has put him in the spotlight once again, leading South Africa’s charge in the 3rd and final ODI against India in Visakhapatnam. De Kock’s knock was the highlight of the day, coming at a critical time after early wickets fell. He formed two vital partnerships, one with captain Temba Bavuma (113 runs) and another with Matthew Breetzke (54 runs), before being dismissed shortly after reaching his hundred. His innings not only guided South Africa to a challenging total but also set several records, solidifying his place among the ODI greats.
Quinton de Kock surpasses milestones with this 23rd ODI century during Vizag game vs India
De Kock’s remarkable century took him to several new milestones in his career. With this knock, he surpassed 8,500 runs in List A cricket, having accumulated 8,503 runs in 202 matches at an average of over 44. This century also marked his 7th against India in ODIs, equaling Sanath Jayasuriya’s record for most centuries by any player against India in ODIs. He now has 1,191 runs against India at an average of 51.78. In addition, de Kock achieved 2,500 runs in away ODIs (home of opposition) with this innings.
His 23rd ODI century ties him with Sri Lanka’s Kumar Sangakkara for the most centuries by a designated wicketkeeper, a feat he shares with the legendary Lankan keeper. Moreover, de Kock continues to close in on 2,000 runs in Asia, a region where he has been particularly successful, with 1,981 runs to his name at an average of 53.80. His consistent performances have now placed him ahead of ODI legends like David Warner, Sourav Ganguly and Tillakaratne Dilshan, who have 22 tons each.
Here’s how fans reacted:
QuinTON de Kock brings up a 2th ODI century and a 7th against India!! What a player he is and what a comeback to ODI’S!! VINTAGE QUINTON DE KOCK 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥#CricketTwitter #INDvSA pic.twitter.com/jqYzEJyAZm
— Lawrence Bailey (@LawrenceBailey0) December 6, 2025
Quinny 💯 🔥🇿🇦🏏 #INDvSA
— Gills (@gpricey23) December 6, 2025
A sublime century! 💯
Quinton de Kock shines in the series decider with a masterful innings. 👏🇿🇦
A perfect blend of power, precision, and skill! 🏏🔥 pic.twitter.com/JsN0lYdAAY
— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) December 6, 2025
Happy to see Quinton de Kock back. Such a likeable and very underrated batsman. The last time he toured India was in 2015 and he scored runs back then too and now again. It’s great to see our childhood hero back in form.🥹❤️ pic.twitter.com/OtCYlDuRVH
— Srijan (@LegendDhonii) December 6, 2025
Showing his experience at the 🔝 with a solid fifty 🔥
[Quinton de Kock | IND vs SA | Play With Fire] pic.twitter.com/keGPboFThc
— Sunrisers Eastern Cape (@SunrisersEC) December 6, 2025
2 quick wickets down. Playing on 94, 6 needed for century. Might be a pressure situation for others but not for Quinton. He hits the ball out of the park to get to three digits in just 80 deliveries. Quinton deKock alone carrying team, when wickets are tumbling from other end. pic.twitter.com/NphNDqiGFa
— Sagarika (@saga__r) December 6, 2025
Most ODI centuries for South Africa:
Hashim Amla 27
AB de villiers 25
Quinton de Kock 23— 🇿🇦 Sabeeha Majid 🏏/DA Miller stan account❤️ (@SabeehaMajid) December 6, 2025
Quinton De Kock continues his merry run against us. He is a baby faced assassin with a touch of grace in his batting.
Blud is too damn underrated in ODI’S who delievers most often than not. A go to batter of the proteas who is doing his stuff gracefully. Take a bow Quinny🫡 pic.twitter.com/vxyPJFR9w6
— Akshat (@Akshatgoel1408) December 6, 2025
Virat Kohli appreciated Quinton de Kock’s magnificent century.#cricket #INDvSA #3rdODI pic.twitter.com/G2r6mgNJiV
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) December 6, 2025
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De Kock’s century lifts South Africa to comfortable place in final ODI against India
De Kock’s brilliant 106 off 89 balls powered South Africa to a competitive total of 244/7 in the third ODI against India in Visakhapatnam so far in 40 overs. After an early setback, losing Ryan Rickelton for a duck, de Kock anchored the innings with a solid partnership of 113 runs alongside Temba Bavuma. Despite losing Bavuma and other key wickets, de Kock kept the momentum going with a crucial 54-run stand with Matthew Breetzke. His century came from 80 balls, and though he was dismissed shortly after reaching the milestone by Prasidh Krishna, de Kock’s knock ensured South Africa had a fighting total. Kuldeep Yadav and Prasidh Krishna were the standout bowlers for India, picking up key wickets. South Africa will now look to their lower order to add some late runs and post a challenging total.
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