De Kocks Unbeaten Century Secures South Africa 2-0 T20 Lead

Centurion, South Africa - Quinton de Kock marked his 100th Twenty20 international with a blistering unbeaten century, propelling South Africa to a seven-wicket victory over the West Indies in the second T20I on Thursday at SuperSport Park. The hosts chased down a challenging target of 222 with 15 balls remaining, securing an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

De Kock, returning after sitting out the series opener, smashed a career-best 115 runs off just 49 balls, including 10 sixes and six boundaries. Using a borrowed bat from teammate Dewald Brevis, he reached his hundred in 43 balls and accelerated relentlessly, launching sixes against five of the six West Indies bowlers. He fell attempting a third consecutive six off spinner Akeal Hosein, caught at mid-off after putting on a match-defining 162-run second-wicket partnership with Ryan Rickelton in 11.5 overs. Rickelton, playing a supporting role, remained unbeaten on 77 off 36 balls, featuring nine boundaries and three sixes. Jason Smith added six not out to guide South Africa home at 225 for three.

South Africa captain Aiden Markram praised the openers' dominance. "Quinny put on a great show for the crowd,"...