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De Kock's Blazing Century, Rickelton's Firepower Seal Series for South Africa

Quinton de Kock's explosive century and Ryan Rickelton's rapid half-century guided South Africa to a dominant seven-wicket victory over the West Indies in the second T20I. The pair added a match-winning 162-run partnership after the early loss of their captain, chasing down a target of 222 with ease in just 17.3 overs. Earlier, Shimron Hetmyer and Sherfane Rutherford had propelled the West Indies to a formidable total of 221/4 with blistering fifties. The win secures the T20I series for South Africa with one game still to play.

Key Points: SA vs WI: De Kock's 115, Rickelton's 77* Seal T20I Series Win

  • De Kock's career-best 115
  • Rickelton's unbeaten 77
  • 162-run match-winning partnership
  • West Indies post 221/4
  • Proteas win with 15 balls to spare
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2nd T20: De Kock's hundred, Rickelton's breezy fifty help Proteas secure 7-wicket win over West Indies

Quinton de Kock's 49-ball century and Ryan Rickelton's unbeaten 77 power South Africa to a 7-wicket win over West Indies, clinching the T20I series.

"De Kock smashed a career-best 115 off 49 balls, while Rickelton contributed an unbeaten 77 off 36 balls. - Match Report"

Centurion, January 30

Quinton de Kock's explosive century and Ryan Rickelton's breezy half-century powered South Africa to a comfortable seven-wicket win over West Indies in the second T20I at Supersport Park, Centurion on Thursday.

De Kock smashed a career-best 115 off 49 balls, while Rickelton contributed an unbeaten 77 off 36 balls, helping South Africa chase down 222 with ease, as the Proteas took only 17.3 overs to reach the target and clinch the T20I series with a game left to play.

Shimron Hetmyer's blistering 75 off 42 balls and Sherfane Rutherford's explosive 57 off 24 balls propelled West Indies to a massive 221/4 against the Proteas in the series decider. Hetmyer's knock featured eight fours and three sixes, while Rutherford's innings included five fours and four sixes, helping West Indies post a formidable total.

Apart from Hetmyer and Rutherford, West Indies opening batter Brandon King also made a vital 49 off 30 balls, missing out on a well-deserved half-century. West Indies skipper Shai Hope and Rovman Powell failed to contribute with the bat, scoring 4 and 2, respectively.

Keshav Maharaj was the star with the ball for the hosts. Maharaj grabbed two wickets while giving away only 22 runs in four overs, while speedsters Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen also chipped in with a wicket each.

In reply, Proteas skipper Aiden Markram fell early for 15. De Kock and Rickelton took over from them and stitched an outstanding 162-run stand for the second wicket.

After De Kock was sent back to the pavillon Rickelton continued to counterattack West Indies bowlers and took the Proteas over the line in the 18th over.

For the West Indies, only Akeal Hosein impressed with the ball, scalping two wickets, while Matthew Forde also took a wicket.

Brief scores: West Indies 221/4 in 20 overs (Shimron Hetmyer 75, Sherfane Rutherford 57*; Keshav Maharaj 2/22). Vs South Africa 225/3 in 17.3 overs (Quinton de Kock 115, Ryan Rickelton 77*; Akeal Hosein 2/41).

- ANI

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Sarah B
While the batting was spectacular, the bowling from both sides (except Maharaj and Hosein) seemed pretty ordinary. Giving away 220+ runs shows the bowlers had a really bad day. T20 is becoming too much of a batter's game.
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Rohit P
De Kock's 115 off 49! That's pure destruction. Rickelton's finishing was also top-class. West Indies put up a great fight with Hetmyer and Rutherford, but you just can't defend a total when someone like QdK gets going. Exciting series for neutral fans!
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Priya S
Great entertainment! But honestly, as an Indian fan, I'm a bit worried. South Africa looking this strong at home is a concern for the T20 World Cup later this year. Our team needs to prepare well for these conditions.
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Karthik V
Keshav Maharaj's figures of 2/22 in 4 overs on this kind of batting pitch is the real standout performance for me. Bowled with great control. Sometimes the quiet performances get lost in all the six-hitting.
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Aman W
West Indies batting was brilliant too! Hetmyer and Rutherford were fantastic. But their bowling let them down badly. You can't win T20s with just one or two bowlers performing. Need a complete team effort.

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