Top ODI Century Makers Among Visiting Batsmen in Asia
Quinton de Kock has made headlines with his stellar performance in the recent ODI series against Pakistan. He scored an impressive century at the Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad, remaining unbeaten on 123 runs from 119 balls. This performance helped lead his team to victory while chasing a target of 270 runs.
Top ODI Century Makers Among Visiting Batsmen in Asia
De Kock’s innings highlighted his status among the most successful visiting batsmen in Asia. He now holds nine centuries in One Day Internationals (ODIs) on Asian soil, ranking second overall among non-Asian players.
Notable ODI Century Makers
- AB de Villiers (South Africa) – 10 centuries
- Quinton de Kock (South Africa) – 9 centuries
- Chris Gayle (West Indies) – 8 centuries
- AB de Villiers tops the list with 10 centuries in Asia.
- De Kock surpassed Gayle, becoming the top opening batsman in ODI centuries on the continent.
- Chris Gayle achieved eight centuries over 60 ODIs in Asia, primarily on Indian soil.
Quinton de Kock’s Performance Breakdown
De Kock’s ODI statistics in Asia are impressive. In 37 matches, he has accumulated:
| Matches | Total Runs | Centuries | Fifties | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | 1,814 | 9 | 3 | 50.38 |
Among his nine centuries, six were scored in India, four of which came during the 2023 World Cup. He also has one century each in the UAE, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan.
Chris Gayle’s Records
Chris Gayle’s ODI accomplishments in Asia are noteworthy as well. He recorded eight centuries and amassed a total of 2,289 runs with an average of 40.15. His achievements include ten fifties, with six centuries scored in India and two in the UAE.
AB de Villiers’ Legacy
AB de Villiers remains a legend with 10 centuries and 2,106 runs in just 44 matches in the Asian region. His exceptional average stands at 60.17, highlighted by seven centuries in India and additional hundreds in the UAE, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan.
As the ODI landscape evolves, Quinton de Kock’s recent achievement places him among the elite visiting batsmen in Asia, continuing the legacy of great performances set by figures like AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle.
