Quinton de Kock

Cricketer

South African Johannesburg

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalitySouth African
Date of Birth17/12/1992
Age33 years
BirthplaceJohannesburg

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Bio/Wiki

NicknameQuinny

Physical Stats & More

Height170 cm
Weight66 kg
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolKing Edward VII School, Johannesburg

Personal Life

HobbiesFishing
ReligionChristianity

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsSasha Hurly
WifeSasha Hurly (Cheerleader)
Marriage Date19/09/2016

Family

SisterDalean de Kock (Elder)

Career

International Debut
Test20/02/2014 vs Australia in Port Elizabeth
ODI13/01/2013 vs New Zealand in Paarl
T2021/12/2012 vs New Zealand in Durban
International Retirement
Test30/12/2021
ODI2023
T20I05/01/2024
Last Match26/12/2021 against India at SuperSport Park
Coach/MentorNeil McKenzie
Jersey Number#12 (South Africa), #12 (IPL, County Cricket)
Domestic/State Team
  • South Africa U19
  • Lions
  • Sunrisers Hyderabad
  • Delhi Daredevils
  • West Indies
  • Titans
  • South Africa A
  • Rangpur Riders
  • Mumbai Indians
  • Lucknow Super Giants
  • Kolkata Knight Riders
  • Seattle Orcas
  • Durban's Super Giants
Nature on fieldCalm
Favourite Shot/BallCover drive
Records
  • In 2013, he hit 3 consecutive ODI centuries against India in South Africa.
  • He shares the most number of centuries under 21 years of age with 6, with a better average.
  • First South African and first batter overall to score 500+ runs in a single Cricket World Cup edition during 2023 World Cup.
  • Scored four centuries in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup, becoming the second South African after AB de Villiers to score back-to-back centuries in a single edition.
  • Fastest South African to reach 1,000 ODI runs.
  • Fastest wicketkeeper, in terms of matches (35), to make 150 Test dismissals.
  • Broke Adam Gilchrist's record for the highest individual score by a designated wicket-keeper batsman in a World Cup match with 174 against Bangladesh in 2023.
Career Turning PointMatch-winning performance against Mumbai Indians in the 2012 Champions League Twenty20.

Favourites

Cricketers
Batsmen
BowlerDale Steyn
Actors

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. In January 2012, he led South Africa's Under-19 side as captain.
2. He attended the same school as Neil McKenzie and Graeme Smith.
3. He earned the nickname 'Tubby Taylor' when he was young because of his physique.
4. Holds a record with Vivian Richards, Kevin Pietersen, and Jonathan Trott for scoring the fastest 1,000 runs in ODIs.
5. Initially a baseball enthusiast, his father persuaded him to pursue cricket.
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