‘Just want to let him fly’: Markram praises ‘free-spirited’ de Kock
South Africa’s stand-in skipper Aiden Markram praised Quinton de Kock for his impressive performance in a 149-run victory over Bangladesh. De Kock scored 174 off 140 balls, securing his third century in just five innings. The Proteas posted a total of 382/5, with notable contributions from Heinrich Klaasen and Markram. Markram praised de Kock’s unique approach and astute cricketing intelligence. De Kock has become the leading run-scorer in the tournament, surpassing Virat Kohli with 407 runs.