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De Kock's 115 Leads South Africa to Thrilling Victory

2/2/2026

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De Kock Dominates Chase

Quinton de Kock (South Africa) scored a career-best 115 off 49 balls as South Africa chased 222 to win.
He formed a 162-run stand with Ryan Rickelton (South Africa), who made 77.
Shimron Hetmyer (West Indies) led with 75, lifting them to a competitive total.
The series ends with the final match in Johannesburg on Saturday, ahead of the T20 World Cup.

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England Clinches Victory

England secured the series victory in the second Twenty20 international against Sri Lanka after chasing a revised target of 168.
Harry Brook scored 36 off 12 balls.
Tom Banton was unbeaten on 54.
A rain delay left England needing 87 runs from 7.5 overs.
Jos Buttler made his 402nd appearance for England.

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Historical Context

The inaugural ICC Men's T20 World Cup took place in South Africa from September 11 to 24, 2007, featuring 12 teams. India triumphed over Pakistan in a thrilling final, winning by just five runs. This tournament marked a pivotal shift in cricket, popularizing the T20 format and attracting over 100 million viewers, significantly influencing player performances and global participation in the sport.

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De Kock Dominates Chase

Quinton de Kock (South Africa) scored a career-best 115 off 49 balls as South Africa chased 222 to win.
He formed a 162-run stand with Ryan Rickelton (South Africa), who made 77.
Shimron Hetmyer (West Indies) led with 75, lifting them to a competitive total.
The series ends with the final match in Johannesburg on Saturday, ahead of the T20 World Cup.

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