South Africa’s Quinton de Kock scripted history in Ahmedabad, surpassing 700 T20 World Cup runs and becoming his nation’s top scorer with 737 during a pulsating win over Afghanistan. His 59 off 41 balls – including five fours and three sixes – was the cornerstone of South Africa’s 187 for 6 in the 13th match of T20 World Cup 2026.
Now ahead of AB de Villiers (717), Duminy (568), Miller (482), and Markram (448), De Kock also notched his fifth half-century, matching de Villiers’ mark. Rickelton’s 61 complemented the opener’s effort, countering Omarzai’s three wickets and Khan’s two.
Afghanistan mounted a spirited reply, Gurbaz smashing 84 off 42 (7×6, 4×4), but Ngidi’s 3-fer and wickets from Jansen, Rabada, Linde, and Maharaj restricted them to 187 in 19.4 overs.
Super overs ensued: level at 17-17, then South Africa’s unbeaten 21 beat 19/1. De Kock’s dual records – most runs and tied-most fifties – highlight his dominance. As South Africa celebrates, experts predict more fireworks from the dynamic batsman, whose consistency could carry the team deep into the tournament.