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‘It was just my day, I guess’ – de Kock
- Updated: October 1, 2016
Quinton de Kock believes he’s played better innings than the brutal 178 that destroyed Australia’s bowlers to deliver victory for South Africa in the first ODI at Centurion.
On a friendly pitch, de Kock was able to capitalise on Australia’s failure to mount a truly intimidating score after a fast start. He also took advantage of a visiting bowling attack that had been weakened by the resting of Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood.
“It was the most free [flowing] knock that I’ve played,” de Kock told reporters after the match. “But I’ve played a couple of other knocks that I’ve enjoyed more, where I’ve had to work hard …
