Shikhar Dhawan shares viral meme after Quinton de Kock smashes 4th century in this World Cup - WATCH

On Wednesday, November 1, 2023 South Africa cricket team faced New Zealand in the ICC ODI World Cup encounter at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune. NZ won the toss and decided to bowl, this decision did not turn out to be right as SA made 357 runs at loss of 4 wickets in 50 overs. During the innings of the New Zealand, Sa managed to restriuct them to 167 (all outt) in 35.3 overs.

3 things you need to know

• South Africa beat New Zealand by 190 runs 
• Rassie van der Dussen scored a century and was named the Player of the Match 
• Quinton de Kock also scored a century against New Zealand

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Shikhar Dhawan appreciates Quinton de Kock’s innings against New Zealand

While playing against New Zealand in the ODI World Cup 2023, Quinton de Kock of South Africa scored his fourth century, Shikhar Dhawan brought a lighthearted touch to the cricket scenario. With an incredible 545 runs in seven matches, De Kock presently holds the record for most runs in the World Cup. His journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. De Kock has amazed onlookers with his brilliant batting performances. He is scheduled to retire from the game following the World Cup.

Against New Zealand, the left-handed batsman first withstood the storm with incredible poise before launching into a barrage of blows his route to a spectacular 114 in 116 balls. In the 50 overs permitted, South Africa amassed a dominant total of 357-4 thanks to an outstanding effort by De Kock. Notably, Rassie van der Dussen also entered the centurion club, recording his second century of the World Cup with 133 (118 balls), so it wasn't just De Kock who excelled. Shikhar Dhawan posted a meme on his X(formerly Twitter) that said:

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Quinton de Kock creates history

In a really amazing accomplishment, De Kock became the third player in World Cup cricket history to make four hundred in a single tournament, earning him membership in an elite group. Rohit Sharma, who stunned cricket fans with an incredible five centuries in the 2019 World Cup, and Kumar Sangakkara, who achieved this feat during the 2015 World Cup, were two past members of this exclusive group. De Kock's reputation is indelible in cricket history owing to his outstanding achievements and extraordinary consistency.