Mumbai’s Quinton de Kock scored 112* against Punjab. He became the third player to score centuries from 3 different IPL teams. He equaled Kohli’s record with 9 centuries in T20.
Mumbai: Mumbai Indians opener Quinton de Kock scored a explosive century in the match against Punjab Kings on Thursday. With this innings he made many big records in his name. This was De Kock’s first match in this IPL season and he took full advantage of the opportunity. When Mumbai team was in trouble after losing 2 wickets for 12 runs, then De Kock took charge of the innings. He completed his century in just 53 balls by hitting a four off Bartlett in the 17th over. In this match, De Kock remained not out after scoring 112 runs in 60 balls, which included 8 fours and 7 sixes.
With this century, De Kock has become the third player to score centuries for 3 different teams in IPL. Before this, he had also scored centuries for Delhi and Lucknow. Apart from him in this list, K.L. Rahul (Punjab, Lucknow, Delhi) and Sanju Samson (Delhi, Rajasthan, Chennai). Not only this, De Kock has also become the first wicketkeeper-batsman to score 3 centuries in IPL.
Second highest score for Mumbai
De Kock’s score of 112* is the second highest score by any batsman for Mumbai Indians in the IPL. This record is still in the name of Sanath Jayasuriya, who scored 114* against CSK in 2008.
De Kock equaled Kohli’s record
With this innings, De Kock has completed 9 centuries in T20 cricket and equaled the record of Virat Kohli. Kohli has also scored 9 centuries in T20. Both of them are now jointly fourth in the list of those who have scored the most T20 centuries. Chris Gayle (22 centuries) is at the top in this list, while Babar Azam (11) and David Warner (10) are at second and third place.
Arshdeep completes 100 wickets
Punjab Kings’ left arm fast bowler Arshdeep Singh also achieved a big milestone in this match. He has completed his 100 wickets in IPL. Arshdeep achieved this feat by taking the wicket of Mumbai batsman Rickelton. He is the 5th left arm fast bowler to do so in IPL.