Indian Premier League: Centurion Quinton De Kock Says Any Big Score Gettable At Chinnaswamy Stadium

Quinton de Kock, Delhi Darevils opener, who scored the first century of 2016 Indian Premier League, said Royal Challengers Bangalore's 192-run target was always gettable on a good batting track like the one at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. (IPL 2016: Quinton De Kock's Brilliant Century Helps Delhi Daredevils Stun Royal Challengers Bangalore)

"We were confident of chasing 192 because it was gettable on a batting track like this and to achieve that we focused on saving wickets till the end, trying to capitalise by accelerating in last overs," De Kock said.

He said after losing two wickets for 50 runs on board, the game-plan was to keep the scoreboard ticking by hitting into the gaps and getting a few odd-boundaries.

"We (him and Karun) knew the boundaries are going to come because it is such a good batting wicket and quick outfield. We focused on ticking the scoreboard regularly by hitting into the gaps, and we just carried out playing on like that and got away. So that is all about it," he said.

De Kock also said he wouldn't rate the ton as his best. "I enjoyed this innings thoroughly. I wouldn't say it is up there, but enjoyed it especially chasing down the total like that," he said.

Replying to a query, De Kock said he prefers to play more Tests. Asked what was running in the team's mind when Virat Kohli and AB De Villiers stitched 107 runs for second wicket, De Kock said they just hoped one of them throws the wicket away.

He further said, "We always knew they are going to get good start, and we talked about getting at least one of the top four out to pull it back. That is what we talked about and came up with a plan. It worked, if not they would have come on and on and on at you," he said.