Mad, mad, mad hitting by the openers of Lucknow Super Giants — Quinton de Kock and KL Rahul as they made a mockery of Kolkata Knight Riders’ bowlers by smashing 210 runs without losing a single wicket in 20 overs.
As the game kickstarted, LSG captain KL Rahul opted to bat first and the decision turned out to be great for the Lucknow-based franchise. KL Rahul and de Kock joined hands and smashed the KKR bowlers to all the corners of the ground.
Quinton de Kock brought up his second IPL century in the game against Kolkata Knight Riders in the ongoing 2022 edition of the Indian Premier League. He played some stunning shots on his way up to a scintillating century. His last IPL century had come in IPL 2016 for the Delhi Daredevils, six years ago.
QDK brought up his century with a square cut against Andre Russell in the backward point area. Not just this, de Kock remained unbeaten on 140 runs off just 70 balls to take his side to a mammoth total of 210 runs. His stunning knock was laced with ten sixes and as many fours ten sixes and as many fours. Also, LSG’s 210/0 is the best opening partnership in the history of the league.
Meanwhile, fans on social media were left in awe of de Kock’s mad hitting as he played one of the best knocks of his career in the shortest format of the game. From cricketers, experts to fans, everyone took to Twitter to hail the brilliance of QDK.
Check out some of the best reactions:
Seen quite a few hundreds in the IPL but this one by Quinton De Kock was extremely pleasing to the eyes.
Well batted!!!! #ipl #LSGvsKKR— Mohammed Azharuddin (@azharflicks) May 18, 2022
What mad hitting by deKock here tonight along with the captain @klrahul
Fiesty and incredible! Tumbling records at IPL! Lagey raho @LucknowIPL
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) May 18, 2022
Fiesty and incredible! Tumbling records at IPL! Lagey raho 
Putting the ‘Ton’ in Quinton! What a superstar! What a player
— Krunal Pandya (@krunalpandya24) May 18, 2022
QDK
— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) May 18, 2022
wali batting!This is a superb knock from @QuinnyDeKock69! He’s a good batter vs pace but the way he took on spinners and especially Narine tonight was the standout. Well played
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) May 18, 2022
What a lovely moment for Quinton De Kock’s family. pic.twitter.com/fr4wUKKJIJ
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 18, 2022
What a buy Quinton de Kock has been for #LSG!! This is some opening combo! Cover all bases.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) May 18, 2022
Quinton de Kock just didn’t smash the KKR bowlers there. He literally buried their hopes. What an insane knock!#KKRvLSG
— Prajakta (@18prajakta) May 18, 2022
De Kock and KL returning to the dressing room #LSGvsKKR #IPL2022 pic.twitter.com/RRvRNChmMd
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) May 18, 2022
Entertaining and One OF the Best Ton OF IPL 2022 By Quinton de Kock. He is one OF the Constitent Performer. pic.twitter.com/wWHSh5ygx7
— Ayush Ranjan (@AyushRa15743279) May 18, 2022
