IPL 2022: 'Bit of frustration', says LSG's Quinton de Kock on his emotional century celebration

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), the Lucknow Super Giants' (LSG) wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock said that his unique century celebration was out of frustration. A blistering century by De Kock and an attacking half-century by KL Rahul saw LSG defeat KKR in a nerve-wracking IPL match by two runs at the Dr DY Patil Stadium here on Wednesday. "It was a bit of frustration that came out (on his aggressive century celebrations). Felt really good to come out and do well. Was trying to keep it in, but when it came out, felt good," said De Kock in the post-match presentation.

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LSG's opening pair smashed several records as they remained unbeaten at the end of 20 overs with 210 runs on board. The duo scored the highest opening stand in IPL history. Rahul contributed 68 runs, while he enjoyed watching De Kock smash 10 sixes in his unbeaten 140. "To be honest, not really (whether he thought the game would get so close). Obviously, they played really well, assessed conditions well and came hard at us. I thought he (Marcus Stoinis) would defend it easily. But when the first three went, I thought the game was done for us. But that catch (Evin Lewis took to dismiss Rinku Singh) turned things (around) for us. As they say, good catches win matches," said De Kock.

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De Kock scored an unbeaten 140 off 70