Opener Quinton de Kock smashed his first century of the season, an IPL-best unbeaten 140, and also put a record unbroken double century partnership with captain KL Rahul to power Lucknow Super Giants to an imposing 210 for no loss against Kolkata Knight Riders on Wednesday.

Wicketkeeper De Kock struck 10 sixes and as many fours in his 70-ball unconquered knock, while Rahul made 68 not out in 51 balls, his second half-century of IPL-15, studded with four sixes and three fours after LSG opted to bat on a “dry” pitch at the DY Patil Stadium.