Quinton de Kock etched his name into the record books during the T20 World Cup 2024 final against India in Barbados. The wicketkeeper-batter surpassed a legendary figure in South African cricket, Jacques Kallis, to become the highest run-scorer for South Africa in a single edition of the tournament. De Kock’s impressive performance saw him accumulate 243 runs in the tournament, eclipsing Kallis’s 238 runs achieved during the 2009 World Cup in England.
This remarkable feat places de Kock at the top of the list for most runs by a South African in a single T20 World Cup edition. The top five performers in this category are:
1.
Quinton de Kock – 243 runs in 2024
2.
Jacques Kallis – 238 runs in 2009
3.
JP Duminy – 187 runs in 2014
4.
AB De Villiers – 186 runs in 2009
5.
Hashim Amla – 185 runs in 2014
De Kock’s achievement signifies his consistent brilliance in the T20 World Cup format. He has consistently been a key player for South Africa in the tournament, and his latest record-breaking performance cements his place as one of the most impactful batters in the tournament’s history.
