Reeza Hendricks floors Pakistan with maiden T20I ton: Stats
What's the story
South African cricketer Reeza Hendricks has scored his maiden T20I century, achieving a major career milestone.
He scored the century during the second T20I match between South Africa and Pakistan.
The right-handed batter brought up the three-figure mark off just 54 balls, playing some brilliant shots, including six fours and nine sixes.
He ended up with 117 from 63 balls with 7 fours and 10 sixes as the Proteas chased down a 207-run target.
Elite group
Hendricks joins elite group of South African cricketers
With this century, Hendricks has entered an elite club of South African cricketers.
He becomes the seventh player from his country to score a T20I century, after Faf du Plessis, Quinton de Kock, Morne van Wyk, Richard Levi, Rilee Rossouw, and David Miller.
Rossouw and Miller both have two T20I centuries each to their name, making it a tough task for the future players.
Match impact
Hendricks's performance pivotal in South Africa's run chase
Hendricks's innings played a key role in South Africa's successful chase against Pakistan.
He started off slow but quickly shifted gears, tearing apart the Pakistan bowling attack with his explosive batting.
He shared a pivotal 157-run stand for the 3rd wicket alongside Rassie van der Dussen, who smashed an unbeaten 66.
The Proteas managed 210/3 in 19.3 overs and have taken a 2-0 lead in the series.
Information
Hendricks races to 2,271 runs
In 78 T20Is, Hendricks owns 2,271 runs at an average of 30.28. He owns one ton and 17 fifties. Hendricks has raced to 250 fours and 63 sixes. As per ESPNcricinfo, in 8 games versus Pakistan, he has 330 runs at 41.25. This was 3rd fifty-plus score.
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5th T20 ton for Hendricks
Hendricks has smashed his 5th T20 ton. It's also his career-best score. He has 56 fifties as well. Hendricks is closing in on 7,500 T20 runs. He has 7,467 runs under his belt.