Top 5 ODI innings of Quinton de Kock

#2 168 vs Bangladesh at Kimberley, 2017

168* is De Kock's second-highest score in ODIs

It was the opening game of the 3-match ODI series against Bangladesh being played at Diamond Oval, Kimberly. The visiting side had managed to put up a competitive total of 278 in 50 overs, courtesy a fine innings of 110 from Mushfiqur Rahim.

Chasing a target of 279 can be tricky, and the visitors were hoping for some early wickets that could have made the game balanced. But South African openers Quinton de Kock and Hashim Amla had different plans altogether. They made a mockery of the chase and reached the target in the 43rd over itself, that too without losing a wicket.

De Kock remained unbeaten on a splendid 168 off 145 balls. The innings comprised 21 elegant fours and 2 towering sixes. It was a pure masterclass where the Bangladeshi bowlers were never allowed to settle.

Amla also scored an unbeaten century. The unbroken 282-run stand between them is still the third highest partnership for the first wicket in ODIs.