Quinton de Kock lit up the 3rd ODI in Visakhapatnam with a sensational century, bringing up the milestone in style with a powerful six off Harshit Rana. This marked his seventh ODI hundred against India, further strengthening his reputation as one of the biggest threats to the Men in Blue in white-ball cricket.
De Kock had a tricky start early in the innings, struggling to negotiate the movement of the new ball. But once he survived that initial phase, the left-hander shifted gears seamlessly, showcasing flawless timing, controlled aggression and trademark fluency through the off side.
The moment he reached three figures, the entire South African dressing room stood in applause, acknowledging another masterclass from their senior batter. Even Virat Kohli, stationed at cover, was seen clapping for the Proteas opener — a gesture that highlighted the quality of the knock.
With de Kock anchoring the innings and keeping the scoreboard moving steadily, South Africa placed themselves in a commanding position as the match approached the final 20 overs.
