Quinton de Kock has got a point to prove: AB de Villiers

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Former South Africa batter AB de Villiers believes that Quinton de Kock has a point to prove. De Kock is poised to retire from ODIs after the 2023 World Cup and has been living up to his reputation in the tournament, amassing an impressive four centuries in just seven matches. He currently leads the tournament’s run-scoring charts with 545 runs, showcasing his exceptional form and skills as a left-handed batter.

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De Villiers expressed that Quinton’s current batting form is the finest he’s witnessed in his career. He also believes that the southpaw appears extremely comfortable and in sublime form. He stressed the significance of providing a strong start to fortify the middle order, highlighting that Proteas opener’s present state of play is crucial for South Africa’s success in the tournament.

“I think it is the best I have ever seen him play in a World Cup, He certainly seems to be at home, he has got a point to prove and he looks calm while he is doing it. South Africa needs him to give us that solid start as often as possible as it is really good for the middle over if we get that solid start,” AB de Villiers told the ICC.

Quinnie showed that he was just a class above anyone else: AB de Villiers

At the age of 30, De Kock boasts an impressive ODI record, accumulating 6721 runs from 152 matches. He currently shares the record for the most centuries in a single edition of the ODI World Cup (4) and the highest run tally by a South African batter in a single tournament. Regarding his remarkable performance in the ongoing World Cup, the former Proteas captain commented on the swashbuckling batter’s remarkable consistency and form.

“He has always been very special to me since the very first day I watched him play.  Quinnie showed that he was just a class above anyone else. I have never really seen anyone hit the ball on the up consistently like he does and he has always maintained that form,” Mr.360 concluded.

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