South African cricketer
Every once in a while, usually a very long while, there comes a player who manages to capture your imagination. Quinton de Kock is one such talent from South Africa. Some of the feats which he has accomplished at his age are unfathomable and it’s easy to see why he was being heralded as a future great. Not only is de Kock one heck of a batsman, but the value he brings to the side by donning the gloves is tremendous. But de Kock’s story in international cricket has panned out to be a collection of what-ifs.
| Full Name Quinton de Kock | Born December 17, 1992, Johannesburg, Gauteng | Age 32y 127d |
| Batting Style Left hand Bat | Fielding Position Wicketkeeper | Playing Role Wicketkeeper Batter |
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Quinton de Kock player profile
Personal Background
- Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, de Kock was a baseball prodigy before switching to cricket, influenced by his father’s persuasion .
- Attended King Edward VII High School (alma mater of Graeme Smith) and captained South Africa’s U-19 team, topping batting charts at the 2012 Junior World Cup .
- Compared to legends like Adam Gilchrist and Mark Boucher early in his career for his fearless striking and sharp glovework .
Domestic Career
- Titans (South Africa) :
- Rose to prominence with a match-winning 89 against Mumbai Indians * in the 2012 Champions League T20 .
- Finished 4th in first-class rankings (2012-13), earning national recognition .
- Other Domestic Leagues :
- Played briefly in the Big Bash League (BBL) for Sydney Thunder (2015-16) and Pakistan Super League (PSL) for Lahore Qalandars (2017), though stats are unspecified in sources.
International Career
- ODIs :
- Youngest to score 3 successive ODI centuries (2016-17), a record later surpassed by Kumar Sangakkara .
- Over 15,000 international runs and 50+ centuries across formats (as of 2025) .
- Tests :
- Scored twin centuries against England (2016) and Australia (2018) but retired from Tests in 2021 to focus on white-ball cricket .
- T20Is :
- South Africa’s leading run-scorer in the 2024 T20 World Cup, including a fiery 70 against England *.
Quinton de Kock IPL
– Quinton de Kock made his IPL debut in 2013 for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) but was only given three games. A quiet season followed in 2014 after he was bought by Delhi Capitals (then Delhi Daredevils).
– In his second season with Delhi, he scored two half-centuries in three games and finally had his breakout season in 2016. He scored 445 runs, hitting his maiden century in the tournament as well.
– After a disappointing season with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in 2018, he was snapped up by Mumbai Indians (MI).
– De Kock went past the 500-run mark both in 2019 and 2020, forming a dangerous opening partnership with Rohit Sharma to help Mumbai Indians win back-to-back titles.
– New franchise Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) bought him at the IPL 2022 mega auction and he enjoyed a stellar season, scoring 508 runs as they made it to the playoffs.
– He hammered a career-best unbeaten 140 not out off 70 against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPL 2022, as he and KL Rahul put on an unbroken 210 to break the record for the biggest opening partnership in the tournament’s history.
Other T20/T10 Leagues
- Big Bash League (BBL) :
- Played for Sydney Thunder (2015-16), though specific stats are unavailable in sources.
- Pakistan Super League (PSL) :
- Brief stint with Lahore Qalandars (2017), limited by injuries.
- T10 Leagues :
- Participated in Abu Dhabi T10 (2023) , showcasing explosive batting .
Key Strengths
- Explosive Batting : 360-degree strokeplay and a strike rate of 140+ in death overs .
- Wicket-Keeping : Over 500 international dismissals , renowned for lightning-fast reflexes .
- Clutch Performer : 20+ match-winning innings in high-pressure chases .
Legacy
- White-Ball Revolutionary : Redefined wicketkeeper-batting roles, blending Gilchrist-like aggression with modern adaptability .
- Global Influence : Played in 10+ T20 leagues worldwide, earning contracts as a sought-after finisher .
Trivia :
- Retirement Stunner : Quit Tests at 28 to prioritize family and white-ball cricket, sparking debates on workload management .
- Style Icon : Known for his unique batting stance and colorful wristbands .
This profile highlights de Kock’s journey from a baseball prodigy to a T20 legend , emphasizing his fearless batting and glove mastery .
Quinton de Kock Career Stats
Batting & Fielding
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 54 | 91 | 6 | 3300 | 141* | 38.82 | 4652 | 70.93 | 6 | 22 | 411 | 33 | 221 | 11 |
| ODIs | 155 | 155 | 7 | 6770 | 178 | 45.74 | 7005 | 96.64 | 21 | 30 | 771 | 118 | 209 | 17 |
| T20Is | 92 | 91 | 9 | 2584 | 100 | 31.51 | 1868 | 138.32 | 1 | 16 | 264 | 103 | 84 | 18 |
| FC | 84 | 142 | 10 | 5463 | 194 | 41.38 | 7240 | 75.45 | 12 | 36 | 684 | 71 | 323 | 16 |
| List A | 196 | 194 | 8 | 8156 | 178 | 43.84 | 8408 | 97.00 | 25 | 36 | 908 | 151 | 247 | 23 |
| T20s | 386 | 374 | 30 | 10831 | 140* | 31.48 | 7837 | 138.20 | 7 | 69 | 1099 | 443 | 267 | 57 |
Bowling
| Format | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 54 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| ODIs | 155 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| T20Is | 92 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| FC | 84 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 0 | – | – | – | 9.00 | – | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| List A | 196 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| T20s | 386 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Quinton de Kock T20 Stats
Batting & Fielding
| Tournament | Teams | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPL | 6 teams | 114 | 114 | 7 | 3300 | 140* | 30.84 | 2456 | 134.36 | 2 | 24 | 325 | 134 | 73 | 16 |
| SA20 | DSG | 32 | 29 | 1 | 643 | 83* | 22.96 | 490 | 131.22 | 0 | 5 | 61 | 32 | 22 | 2 |
| CPL | BR | 19 | 19 | 4 | 674 | 115 | 44.93 | 452 | 149.11 | 1 | 4 | 60 | 32 | 11 | 6 |
| Major League Cricket | SEO | 14 | 14 | 2 | 434 | 88* | 36.16 | 310 | 140.00 | 0 | 5 | 40 | 21 | 12 | 1 |
| BBL | MR | 7 | 6 | 0 | 104 | 38 | 17.33 | 86 | 120.93 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Men’s 100 | SB-M | 16 | 15 | 2 | 317 | 72* | 24.38 | 223 | 142.15 | 0 | 2 | 36 | 10 | 14 | 1 |
| Mzansi Super League | CTB | 17 | 17 | 1 | 647 | 108 | 40.43 | 387 | 167.18 | 1 | 3 | 76 | 29 | 9 | 3 |
| CLT20 | LIONS | 10 | 9 | 2 | 250 | 109* | 35.71 | 205 | 121.95 | 1 | 1 | 26 | 10 | 3 | 0 |
Bowling
| Tournament | Teams | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPL | 6 teams | 114 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| SA20 | DSG | 32 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| CPL | BR | 19 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Major League Cricket | SEO | 14 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| BBL | MR | 7 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Men’s 100 | SB-M | 16 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Mzansi Super League | CTB | 17 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| CLT20 | LIONS | 10 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Debut/Last Matches of Quinton de Kock
Test Matches
Debut
South Africa vs Australia at Gqeberha – February 20 – 23, 2014
Last
South Africa vs India at Centurion – December 26 – 30, 2021
ODI Matches
Debut
South Africa vs New Zealand at Paarl – January 19, 2013
Last
South Africa vs Australia at Eden Gardens – November 16, 2023
T20I Matches
Debut
South Africa vs New Zealand at Durban – December 21, 2012
Last
India vs South Africa at Bridgetown – June 29, 2024
FC Matches
Debut
Gauteng vs KZ-Natal at Johannesburg – December 20 – 22, 2009
Last
South Africa vs India at Centurion – December 26 – 30, 2021
List A Matches
Debut
Gauteng vs Border at Johannesburg – October 25, 2009
Last
South Africa vs Australia at Eden Gardens – November 16, 2023
T20 Matches
Debut
Griq West vs Gauteng at Kimberley – October 02, 2011
Last
PBKS vs KKR at Mullanpur – April 15, 2025
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