Quinton de Kock Joins Elite T20 Century Club with Record Performance

Quinton de Kock has made headlines by scoring a record-breaking century in a CPL match, joining the ranks of cricket legends with 10 T20 centuries. His impressive performance of 106 runs off 57 balls not only showcases his talent but also brings him closer to the 13,000-run milestone in T20 cricket. The match recap highlights a thrilling chase by St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, culminating in a six-wicket victory. Discover more about de Kock's achievements and the match details in this article.

By Narendra Chaudhary Sep 2, 2026, 10:16 IST

Quinton de Kock's Historic Century

In a remarkable display of skill, South African cricketer Quinton de Kock has matched the achievements of Indian superstar Virat Kohli and Australian great David Warner by entering the exclusive '10 T20 centuries' club. This milestone was reached during a Caribbean Premier League (CPL) match where de Kock scored an impressive 106 runs off just 57 deliveries, hitting 11 fours and six sixes, resulting in a strike rate of 185.96. With this performance, de Kock, Kohli, and Warner now each have 10 T20 centuries, trailing only behind Chris Gayle, who leads with 22 centuries, and Babar Azam with 13 centuries.

Approaching 13,000 T20 Runs

De Kock is also on the verge of surpassing the 13,000-run milestone in T20 cricket, potentially becoming the ninth player to achieve this feat. Currently, he has accumulated 12,867 runs across 457 matches and 433 innings, maintaining an average of 31.30 and a strike rate of 139.78. His record includes 10 centuries and 84 fifties, with a personal best of 140*. He ranks as the ninth-highest run-scorer in T20 history, with Kieron Pollard leading the chart with 14,933 runs from 751 matches.

Match Summary: St Kitts and Nevis Patriots vs Barbados Tridents

In the CPL match, St Kitts and Nevis Patriots won the toss and opted to bowl first. Quinton de Kock's explosive innings (106 runs off 57 balls) alongside Zachary Carter (57 runs off 36 balls) and Sherfane Rutherford (26 runs off 16 balls) propelled the Barbados Tridents to a total of 217/4 in their 20 overs. Naseem Shah was the standout bowler for St Kitts, taking 2 wickets for 43 runs. During the chase, St Kitts and Nevis started strong with a 112-run partnership between Johnson Charles (78 runs off 45 balls) and Kyle Mayers (29 runs off 27 balls). Contributions from Dasun Shanaka (36 runs), Andre Fletcher (22* runs), and Wanindu Hasaranga (18* runs) led St Kitts to a six-wicket victory with five balls remaining, earning Charles the 'Player of the Match' title.