• Quinton de Kock delivered a spectacular performance during England vs South Africa game at the T20 World Cup 2024.

  • De Kock smashed the joint-fastest half-century of this edition of the tournament.

Fans erupt as Quinton de Kock slams joint fastest fifty of T20 World Cup 2024 in ENG vs SA game
Quinton de Kock takes England bowlers to the cleaners in T20 World Cup 2024 (Image Source: Twitter)

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In the 45th match of the T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 Group 2 match between England and South Africa, Quinton de Kock delivered a spectacular performance by scoring the joint-fastest half-century of this edition of the tournament. His 22-ball fifty equalled the record set by USA’s Aaron Jones earlier in the competition.

Dominance from the onset

De Kock wasted no time in asserting his dominance, scoring his fifty in just 22 deliveries. He began aggressively, dispatching Moeen Alifor boundaries early on and then punishing Jofra Archer with two sixes and a four in a single over, which yielded 21 runs.

Partnership and milestones

De Kock combined effectively with his opening partner to forge an 86-run partnership before Reeza Hendricks departed. His innings was highlighted by a blend of power hitting and strategic stroke play, showcasing his ability to accelerate when needed.

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Statistical achievements

With this innings, De Kock solidified his position as the second-highest run-scorer for South Africa in T20 World Cup history, surpassing JP Duminy‘s tally. He now boasts 597 runs at an average of 25.95 and a strike rate of 135.68 in 24 matches.

Fans reactions

Fans around the world took to social media to express their admiration for De Kock’s innings, with X (formerly Twitter) buzzing with excitement and praise.

Here are some of the tweets:

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