South African wicketkeeper batsman Quinton de Kock reached a significant milestone in short-format cricket during the 23rd match of the Caribbean Premier League 2026. Representing Barbados Tridents against St Kitts & Nevis Patriots, de Kock delivered a sensational batting display, scoring 106 runs off just 57 deliveries. With this brilliant century, he registered the 10th hundred of his T20 career, drawing level with international stalwarts Virat Kohli and David Warner on the all-time list.
Centurion Milestone Reached in 457th T20 Appearance
Playing for Barbados Tridents, de Kock walked out to bat at number three as early as the second over of the innings. Continuing his outstanding form throughout the CPL 2026 tournament, the southpaw anchored the innings while aggressively accelerating against the opposition attack. He brought up his milestone triple-figure score with a crisp boundary, marking his 10th T20 century in his 457th match appearance in the format. Fans can view updates regarding the match via the official CPL updates on X.
All-Time Leaderboard for Most T20 Centuries
De Kock's latest century places him among an elite group of batsmen with the highest number of hundreds in T20 cricket. West Indies powerhouse Chris Gayle leads the historical chart with an unprecedented 22 centuries. Pakistan star batter Babar Azam holds the second spot with 13 centuries. De Kock now shares the third position alongside India's Virat Kohli and Australia's David Warner, who have each recorded 10 T20 centuries during their illustrious careers.
- Chris Gayle (West Indies) - 22 centuries
- Babar Azam (Pakistan) - 13 centuries
- Quinton de Kock (South Africa) - 10 centuries
- Virat Kohli (India) - 10 centuries
- David Warner (Australia) - 10 centuries
Patriots Chase Down 218 Target Despite De Kock's Heroics
Batting first, Barbados Tridents posted a massive total of 217 runs in their allotted 20 overs, largely built upon de Kock's 106-run masterclass. However, the high-scoring encounter took a dramatic turn during the chase. St Kitts & Nevis Patriots mounted a successful response, spearheaded by Johnson Charles, who smashed a decisive 78 runs. The Patriots completed the steep target with five balls to spare, securing a 6-wicket victory while losing only four wickets.
Barbados Tridents Struggle at the Bottom of Points Table
Despite de Kock's impressive individual form, the defeat severely impacted Barbados Tridents' campaign in CPL 2026. The franchise currently sits at the bottom of the points standings, managing just 4 points from 5 matches played so far. Their position is further complicated by a negative net run rate of -0.784, putting pressure on the team as the tournament progresses.
