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International career
Quinton de Kock, the wicket-keeper batsman for South Africa, had a prolific journey to reach international cricket. He was born on 17 December 1992 in Johannesburg, where he had a passion for the sport since his early childhood. De Kock started off his domestic career in 2009 when his performances caught the attention of some senior players which further helped him to be a part of the Gauteng team. With the help of his impressive performances in the ICC Under-19 World Cup and even in the domestic format, he received a call-up for South Africa’s international team in 2013. In the 2012 Under-19 World Cup, he scored 283 runs in 6 matches at a strike rate of 102.52, which was eye-catching for the selectors.
Quinton de Kock brought himself to the international team at a young age, and here's a look at his international career:
- December 21, 2012: De Kock finally made his debut for the international team in the T20I format, playing the first match against New Zealand. He scored 28 runs off 23 balls and even took two catches behind the stumps.
- January 19, 2013: He made his debut in the ODI format against New Zealand but did not make an impact as he scored 18 runs off 34 balls.
- February 20, 2014: After almost a year, he made his debut in the longest format of the game, playing against Australia in his first test. De Kock scored 7 and 34 runs, respectively, in the match.
- October - November 2023: In the ICC World Cup 2023, De Kock scored 594 runs in 10 matches with 4 centuries, three of them coming at a strike rate above 100. This was also his last ODI World Cup for South Africa as he announced his retirement.
Quinton De Kock has played for South Africa in 54 Tests, 155 ODIs, and 92 T20I matches. While he still continues to play in the T20I format, he took retirement from the Test and ODI formats in 2021 and 2023, respectively.
Indian Premier League
Undoubtedly, Quinton De Kock has established himself as one of the most formidable wicket-keepers in the IPL history. He has played for multiple teams in the tournament, as his IPL seasons have been given below:
Year | Information about Participation in the Tournament |
IPL 2013 | Playing his first season for Sunrisers Hyderabad, he was a part of the team in just 3 matches, scoring 6 runs only at an average of 2. |
IPL 2014 | He moved to Delhi Capitals in the following season and went on to score 153 runs in 7 matches at an average of 21.85. |
IPL 2015 | Although he played just three matches, De Kock scored 122 runs at an average of 40.66, with two half-centuries. |
IPL 2016 | He played 13 matches for Delhi Capitals in this season, scoring 445 runs in 13 matches at an average of 37.08, with one century and three half-centuries. |
IPL 2017 | Due to a finger injury, Quinton De Kock was not able to play in the 2017 season of the tournament for the Delhi Capitals. |
IPL 2018 | Following his unavailability in the previous season, DC did not pick him up at the auction, so he went toRCB. He scored 201 runs in 8 matches at an average of 25.12. |
IPL 2019 | Playing for Mumbai Indians, he gave his peak IPL performance scoring 529 runs in 16 matches with four half-centuries at an average of 35.26. |
IPL 2020-21 | He continued his impressive form, being able to score 503 runs in 16 matches at an average of 35.92, with four half-centuries. |
IPL 2021 | De Kock played 11 matches for Mumbai Indians while being able to score 297 runs at an average of 29.70, with two half-centuries. |
IPL 2022 | He became a part of Lucknow Super Giants and scored 508 runs in 15 matches at an average of 36.28, with a high score of 140 not out. |
IPL 2023 | De Kock played just four matches for LSG, scoring 143 runs at an average of 35.75, with a high score of 70. |
IPL 2024 | In the previous season, he scored 250 runs in 11 matches at an average of 22.72, with three half-centuries. |
IPL 2025 | During the IPL Mega Auction, he was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders at a whopping price of 3.6 crore INR. |
Domestic career
Quinton De Kock started his domestic career playing for Gauteng after his impressive performances in the Under-19. He played his debut First-class match against KwaZulu-Natal on December 20, 2009, scoring 9 off 17 and 6 off 15 in both innings while also taking 4 catches and one stumping in the game. His List A debut also did not go well, as he scored 5 runs off 6 balls in the match against Border on October 25, 2009, while also taking one catch. His T20 debut came on October 2, 2011, against Griqualand West, where he scored 68 runs off 44 balls and also took a catch.
In his First-class career, 5463 runs in 84 matches at an average of 41.38 runs. Also, he holds 12 centuries and 36 half-centuries. In List A, De Kock has scored 8156 runs in 196 matches at an average of 43.84, with 25 centuries and 36 half-centuries. On the other hand, in his entire T20 career, he has played 373 matches and scored 10,620 runs at an average of 31.89. He also holds 7 centuries and 68 half-centuries.
Records and achievements
Quinton De Kock has played a crucial role for South Africa in international cricket, and he has gained various records and achievements.
Records:
- He holds the record for most runs by a wicket-keeper in an ODI series, scoring 594 runs in the 2023 ODI World Cup.
- De Kock also has the record for most catches in an ODI match, taking 6 catches in the match against Afghanistan, played on 10 November 2023.
- He is also the leading wicket-keeper in dismissals in the T20I format, with 102 dismissals (84 catches and 18 stumpings).
- Along with David Miller, he holds the record of the highest fourth-wicket partnership, scoring 174 runs for the fourth wicket.
Achievements:
- First-class Cricket: Quinton De Kock has scored 5463 runs in 142 innings at an average of 41.38, along with 12 centuries and 36 half-centuries.
- List A Cricket: He has scored 8156 runs in 196 matches at an average of 43.84, with 25 centuries and 36 half-centuries.
- T20 Cricket: In his T20 career, De Kock has scored 10,620 runs in 373 games at an average of 31.89, with 68 half-centuries and 7 centuries.
- IPL: He has played 107 matches and scored 3157 runs at an average of 31.25, with two centuries and 23 half-centuries.
- Test Cricket: In 54 matches, De Kock has scored 3300 runs at an average of 38.82, with 6 centuries and 22 half-centuries.
- ODI Cricket: In the 50-over format, he has knocked 6770 runs in 155 matches at an average of 45.74, with 21 centuries and 30 half-centuries.
- T20I Cricket: In the only international format he is playing, De Kock has scored 2584 runs in 92 matches at an average of 31.51, with one century and 16 half-centuries.
Quinton De Kock’s record of scoring three consecutive centuries in ODI matches still remains one of his most memorable moments in his career.
Personal life
Quinton De Kock was born on 17 December 1992 in Johannesburg and completed his schooling at King Edward VII School. During his school days, he caught the selector's eye due to which he started playing in club matches. Shortly, he was also selected to play for Gauteng in the domestic format. Following his advancements in the cricket field at an early age, it has been reported that De Kock did not go to college for further education. Also, his parents supported his career, which further proved to be helpful for him in reaching the international stage.
Family Life
He was born on 17 December 1992 in Johannesburg to Ernest de Kock, who is a former cricketer for South Africa, and the information about his mother still remains unknown to the internet. In 2016, Quinton De Kock married his girlfriend, Sasha Hurly, and they were also blessed with a daughter in 2022. With retirements in ODI and Test formats, De Kock has now chosen to give some more time to his family and personal growth.
Financial Standing
Quinton De Kock has been involved with various T20 Leagues, and his financial standing has seen a significant rise. According to some reports, his net worth stands at approximately 82 crore INR. In the current IPL season, he was also sold to Kolkata Knight Riders at a price of 3.6 crore INR, which also added a boost to his finances.
Cars and House
Quinton De Kock also has an impressive car collection, with four cars in his garage. The cars he owns include the Hyundai Sonata, Mercedes-Benz Mercedes A35 AMG, and Jeep Compass. Also, the most expensive car being owned by the Proteas wicketkeeper is Aston Martin.
Also, he has a house in his home city, which is Johannesburg, but the value of his home is yet unknown. However, it is filled with various luxurious items and others, which further shows that it will be worth loads.
Scandals
Quinton De Kock got involved in a controversy during the 2021 T20 World Cup, where he missed the match against West Indies for personal reasons. Also, the CSA (Cricket South Africa) made it compulsory for all the players to take a knee before the match which was also missed by De Kock.
Later he apologised for his decisions and said that he is not a racist, continuing that he has been against racism since birth. During the 2018 Test series against Australia, De Kock also got involved in a heated argument with David Warner, which was seen in the CCTV footage. According to some reports, he made some personal comments about Warner’s wife, Candice.
Fans and Social Media Presence
Quinton De Kock also holds an active presence on social media platforms, where he shares glimpses of his life with the fans. He has more than 686 thousand followers on his Instagram, where he shares his practice sessions, collaborative reels, and much more.
