put in a world class batting performance top scoring with 141 at a strike rate of 83....not only that his sublime performance helped crack the 300 barrier, and for my money weather permitting sealed the outcome of the game.
Fearless as he closed in on a ton it was a joy to watch him at his free flowing best. He is undoubtedly a world class batting entertainer.
Careful Denny
This will give Mozart a fit, He all along states that De Kock is the reason for the Proteas batting misfiring,
Runs are runs and you can't argue with a score.
What would be nice though, is if Quitnie could put in a performance like this from the back foot, not when when we bowl the oppo cheaply and he can bat with no stress.
The Windies just get worse and worse with each passing decade.
Plum
I think De Kock's problem was he knew that team selection for the Proteas was a sham. and the team was designed to lose. That he was forced to deal with the losers as captain demoralized him.
There were some subtle changes made in this test - such as moving Van der Dussen from the slips into the open field and putting Mulder in the slips instead,
Once De Kock became sure that the lunacy was discontinued he flourished. The only problem in this test was really Elgar. As captain he did consult with De Kockk on bowling changed and field placings - as a batsman he failed. The latter is factual in any match eh ahd to face quality bowling - that is why his first class average is way below what is expected from a .test quality opening batsman.
I was not impressed by the batting performances of Petersen and Verreiy ne - but one has to bear in mind that in his first ten innings Kallis batted for the test team his average was below 15 runs per innings, Inexperience could account for them losing their wickets early - but that excuse cannot be for Elgar,
The players who impress me most in this test were de Kock, Markram, Mulder (in batting and fielding), Nortje ( not only in bowling - but also in fielding), Ngidi and Rabada, One could add Van der Dussen to the list as well - but he was in the main defensive and his run-scoring was painfully slow.
Tart, I have never said Ock is the reason the Proteas have failed. I have basically said he is a lucky packet who can score big on occasion, but can’t be relied upon in a tight spot. Hence I would play him at 6 or 7….as they are currently doing.
Save your fantasies for your seuntjies. .
Liar liar - your pants are on fire,.
Mike
Why don't you take your petty and childish drivel somewhere else and leave this section to those who want to discuss cricket. There are those who would enjoy meaningful debate at the expense of monotonous and decades old ego driven argument.
Thank you.