In the fourth World Cup held at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium, Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bowl first. The South African team suffered an early setback in just the second over when their captain, Temba Bavuma, was dismissed leg-before-wicket.
However, Quinton de Kock and Rassie van der Dussen managed to change the course of the game with a formidable 204-run partnership for the second wicket.
Quinton de Kock, the Proteas’ wicket-keeper, delivered an outstanding performance, achieving his first century in a World Cup and his 18th overall. As a veteran set to retire after this prestigious event, de Kock received an enthusiastic ovation from the live audience, with the entire stadium resounding with chants of ‘de Kock.’
The atmosphere in the Delhi stadium created an illusion of the game being hosted in Johannesburg, thanks to the passionate Proteas fans who took center stage.
— Ishan Martinez (@IshanMarti66419) October 7, 2023
Twitter was flooded with immense love and admiration for the exceptional 30-year-old player following this remarkable incident.