The Proteas batsman smashed an unbeaten 140 off 70 balls, including 10 sixes, as the Lucknow Super Giants posted 210-0 – the IPL’s highest-ever opening stand – against the Kolkata Knight Riders on Wednesday.
Lucknow then restricted their opponents to 208-8, with the two-run win securing the new IPL franchise a spot in the playoffs.
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“I don’t know what happened,” said De Kock of his century celebration during a chat with captain KL Rahul, who made 68* off 51 balls.
“I thought I would just keep to the side and keep my emotions. But I just let go. I couldn’t control it, it was just relief, I guess.
“It was a bit of frustration that came out,” he added. “Felt really good to come out and do well and I was trying to keep it in, but when it came out, it felt good.”
