Quinton de Kock Breaks Record in T20 World Cup, India Wins Title
Quinton de Kock, the South African opener, made history by scoring the most runs for the Proteas in a single T20 World Cup edition. He scored 243 runs, surpassing Jacques Kallis’s 238 runs record from 2009. Despite his efforts, South Africa lost to India in the final.
In the final match, de Kock scored 39 runs off 31 balls, but his team fell short. India ended their 11-year ICC trophy drought by winning the T20 World Cup, becoming the first team to lift the title undefeated. The Indian pacers secured a historic 7-run victory, with South Africa needing 26 runs in the last four overs.
Match Highlights
| Player | Runs | Average | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quinton de Kock | 243 | 27.00 | 140.46 |
Despite reaching the final unbeaten, South Africa faced heartbreak, while India celebrated their first ICC title since 2013.
