South Africa's Quinton de Kock closes in on 12,000 T20 runs

South African powerhouse Quinton de Kock stands on the brink of a historic achievement as the Proteas prepare to battle the West Indies in the second T20I at Centurion. The explosive batter needs just two runs to conquer the 12,000-run landmark in T20 cricket. After missing the first match, de Kock returns seeking crucial rhythm before the T20 World Cup.

While his recent international return yielded mixed results, his domestic form remains spectacular. He arrives fresh from a dominant SA20 campaign, where he was named Player of the Tournament for Sunrisers Eastern Cape after blasting 390 runs. With 11,998 runs across 429 career matches, including seven centuries and 81 fifties, de Kock sits poised to cement his legacy. Fans now expect fireworks as the talented veteran aims to finally surpass this major milestone while actively steering his national side toward a decisive and memorable series victory against the visiting Windies.