A fierce striker of the cricket ball and an excellent wicketkeeper behind the stumps, Quinton de Kock took the world by a storm when he scored three successive ODI centuries against India in late 2013, that too before he turned 21. Soon drafted into the Test side, he continued his free-flowing style of play in whites giving the Proteas an extra attacking option in their batting. Quinton though couldn't carry his supreme form into the 2015 World Cup beset by injuries but returned stronger to claim his place in the side. Recently, South Africa have tried other options as stumpers in an effort to reignite the fire within De Kock.
In a major development, five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians have come forward and announced the replacement signing of duo Quinton de Kock and Raj Angad Bawa. The duo of Mahipal Lomror and Ruchit Ahir have been signed as replacements.
MI suffered a major setback before their IPL 2026 clash against KKR as Quinton de Kock and Raj Bawa were ruled out with injuries. De Kock hurt his left wrist tendon, while Bawa tore a ligament in his right thumb and will miss the season for the franchise.
Mumbai Indians' opener Quinton de Kock was ruled out of the clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad due to a wrist injury, as confirmed by captain Hardik Pandya. He is replaced by Ryan Rickelton, while Will Jacks makes his season debut at the top of the order.
Quinton de Kock marked his return to Mumbai Indians with a stunning unbeaten 112 off 60 balls against Punjab Kings in IPL 2026. Coming in as a replacement opener, he anchored the innings after early wickets and powered MI to a strong total of 195.
Quinton de Kock was not part of the Mumbai Indians' playing XI as the five-time champions open their IPL 2026 campaign against the Kolkata Knight Riders. De Kock has returned to MI, having been with them from 2019 to 2021.
The 19th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is less than a fortnight away and the discussions regarding team combinations are already underway. Harbhajan Singh has opened up on Mumbai Indians' playing combination ahead of their opening game vs KKR on March 29.
Quinton de Kock scored 59 against Afghanistan to become South Africa’s highest run-getter in T20 World Cup history, surpassing AB de Villiers. A 114-run stand with Rickelton powered the Proteas to 187 before Afghanistan fought back late.
Veteran South Africa cricketer Quinton de Kock put forth an incredible performance in the second T20I of the ongoing series against the West Indies. Scoring a century, De Kock managed to achieve a major milestone as well.
Veteran South Africa cricketer Quinton de Kock put in a brilliant showing against Pretoria Capitals in the ongoing SA20, doing so, he crossed 10,000 runs as an opener, becoming the first wicket keeper to achieve the feat.
With a win in Mullanpur, South Africa now hold the record for most wins against India in T20Is. The hosts flopped in both the batting and bowling departments as Tilak Varma's solitary effort of 51 runs went in vain. The series is currently poised at 1-1.
Quinton de Kock played a cracking knock of 90 runs off 46 balls in the second T20I against India in Mullanpur. It will certainly increase his value in the IPL auction. Here are three teams that could target him in the marquee event on December 16.
India will take on South Africa in the five-match T20I series, starting in Cuttack. There will be an IPL auction bang in the middle of the series and a few Proteas players, who are part of the T20 squad will be in the pool and the teams will have an eye on their performances through the series.
With the ODI series between India and South Africa coming to an end with India winning the first and third clash, let us have a look at at the top five players with the most sixes in a three-game ODI series involving the two sides.
Quinton de Kock smacked a cracking 80-ball century in the third ODI against South Africa in Visakhapatnam. With that, the keeper-batter broke or matched several ODI records. Meanwhile, despite de Kock's century, South Africa are in trouble as their middle order flopped.
Quinton de Kock matched Virat Kohli's record for most centuries in India vs South Africa ODIs. Both cricketers now have seven each. Meanwhile, the keeper-batter made 106 runs in Vizag as South Africa crossed the 200-run mark in the 34th over of the game.
India and South Africa will renew their rivalry in ODI cricket, starting from tomorrow as the first of the three-match series is set to be played in Ranchi. Ahead of the clash, let us have a look at how their openers have fared so far in the format.
Veteran South Africa batter Quinton de Kock scored a half-century against Pakistan in the third ODI of the series. Doing so, he completed 7000 runs in ODI cricket, achieving a major milestone and breaking records.
Veteran South Africa batter Quinton de Kock scored a brilliant century against Pakistan in the second ODI of the ongoing series. Scoring the ton, the star batter surpassed former Windies batter Chris Gayle in an elite list.
Quinton de Kock's return to international cricket hasn't been the most auspicious one as the veteran stumper has scored just 31 runs in four T20Is since coming back to the national side. In the third T20I, de Kock managed to achieve an unwanted record for South Africa after getting out for a duck.
Babar Azam has been brought into the T20I side after last playing the format in December 2024. While Babar is back for Pakistan, Quinton de Kock has recently returned to international cricket, having played a one-off T20I against Namibia.