South African wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock produced an impressive display of cricket in the 23rd match of the CPL 2026, with a century against the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots. Despite the fact in the end he was not able to get the wicket in a losing match, he achieved his 10th century in T20 cricket. He has joined Virat Kohli and Australia’s David Warner in the elite 10-century list.
The match was held on Warner Park in St Kitts, where the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots won the toss and decided to bowl first. Barbados Tridents made the most of the batting-friendly conditions, making a huge 217/4 in 20 overs. De Kock was the star of the innings, coming in at No. 3 and immediately taking control of the scoring rate.
The left-handed batter made his century in 54 balls, underlining the ferocity of his innings. He took 106 runs from 57 deliveries and hit 11 boundaries and 6 sixes at a strike rate of 185.96. His century was the fourth hundred in CPL 2026 at that stage of the tournament and third CPL century overall.
De Kock received great support from Zachary Carter, who scored 57 from 36 balls, including seven sixes. They added 116 runs for the second wicket after Barbados lost Brandon King early. Their partnership was the core of the Tridents’ huge total. Sherfane Rutherford added 26 from 16 balls and Chris Green scored 18 from just seven deliveries.
Despite de Kock’s century, Barbados Tridents could not defend their total. St Kitts and Nevis Patriots were able to respond with a clinical response and scored 218 in 19.1 overs. They won the match by six wickets. Openers Johnson Charles and Kyle Mayers had a strong start to their innings with Charles taking the lead with a 78 off 45 balls. He struck 7 sixes and 6 fours on his way.
The Patriots continued to attack after the opening partnership, with Dasun Shanaka scoring 36 from 22 balls. Andre Fletcher then finished the chase in style, scoring an unbeaten 22 from eight deliveries, and Wanindu Hasaranga added 18 not out from four balls. Charles was awarded Player of the Match for his match-winning contribution.
While the result was disappointing for Barbados, de Kock's personal achievement has also added another big chapter to his T20 career. His 10th century places him alongside Virat Kohli and David Warner who have 10 T20 centuries each. Only Chris Gayle and Babar Azam are ahead of the trio on the all-time list, with Gayle having 22 T20 centuries and Babar Azam 13.
De Kock has always been one of the most destructive wicketkeepers in the shortest format. His ability to score at the top fast and to play score-driving innings has made him one of the most impactful T20 players in the world.
The South African star is also on the cusp of another significant milestone. According to current T20 statistics, de Kock has 12,867 runs in 457 games, leaving him within touching distance of becoming only the ninth batsman to cross the 13,000-run mark in T20 cricket.
Most T20 Centuries
Most T20 Centuries
| Batter | Country | T20 Centuries |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Gayle | West Indies | 22 |
| Babar Azam | Pakistan | 13 |
| Quinton de Kock | South Africa | 10 |
| Virat Kohli | India | 10 |
| David Warner | Australia | 10 |
De Kock’s latest century is also a testament to the remarkable consistency of contemporary T20 batting. That players can get double figures for centuries in the game requires not only explosive batting ability but long-term and consistent form in different teams, leagues and playing conditions.
And for Barbados Tridents, the evening ended in disappointment. The imposing total of 217 was not enough as the Patriots put up a brave chase. But de Kock’s 106 will remain one of the best individual performances of CPL 2026, especially as he reached a point shared by some of the biggest names in T20 cricket.
With his 10th T20 century on record, Quinton de Kock has once again established his status as one of the premier wicketkeeper-batters in the shortest format. His next goal will be to follow in the footsteps of Kohli and Warner and go beyond 13,000 runs.
