IPL 2022: Quinton de Kock knew he would make it count the day he got going, says LSG assistant coach Vijay Dahiya

Quinton de Kock's uncharacteristic celebration after his blazing hundred against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) here. At the post-match press conference on Wednesday, Lucknow Super Giants' (LSG) assistant coach Vijay Dahiya cited the possible reason behind the charged-up celebration by the South African opener. "I will speak about Quinton. Sometimes he got runs, sometimes he didn't (in the ongoing IPL). When we practiced, or when he was knocking or taking throw-downs, he was always saying he never felt so good and how come it happened that he wasn't able to score," Dahiya said.

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"He also said the day he got going, he would make it count and he did that today (Wednesday night). And the way they (De Kock and KL Rahul) batted for 20 overs, without any wicket falling, just fantastic," added Dahiya. Thanks to De Kock's spectacular unbeaten 140, the highest individual score this season, and skipper Rahul's 68 not out, Lucknow posted an imposing 210 for no loss and then defended it by two runs to book a berth in the play-offs. Dahiya also praised Rahul, saying the skipper has always taken responsibility. "If a captain says something and then does it, it sets a good standard for the team. The way KL has batted through the season, fabulous. He has always been in good rhythm, has taken responsibility and