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<p>Quinton de Kock was born on December 17, 1992, in Johannesburg, the largest city in South Africa. He attended King Edward VII School, known for producing several notable cricketers. Supported by his parents in pursuing a professional sports career, De Kock was identified as a cricketing talent early in his school days, playing for the affiliate club Old Eds. During the 2012 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup, he made a strong impression by scoring 95 off 131 balls against Bangladesh, contributing to South Africa’s 133-run victory in their opening match.</p>

<h2>Early Career and Rise Through Domestic Cricket</h2>
<p>At age 16, De Kock made his first-class debut for Gauteng in 2009. His consistent performance at the junior level led to his selection for the national under-19 team at the 2012 Under-19 World Cup. Quickly progressing through the ranks, the left-handed batsman made a notable transition from youth to senior international cricket. De Kock began his professional international career with a series of Twenty20 International appearances in 2012, followed by a breakthrough 2013 season.</p>

<p>That year, he played a pivotal role for the Highveld Lions, helping them reach and win the domestic T20 final. On 18 February 2013, during a match against the Cape Cobras, he scored 126—then the second-highest individual score in a T20 match in South Africa. This performance further solidified his reputation as an emerging star.</p>

<h2>One-Day International Success and Records</h2>
<p>Quinton de Kock’s ODI career took off rapidly. By his 20th ODI appearance, he had already amassed five centuries. He became the fourth cricketer in history to score three consecutive ODI centuries and was the second player, after India’s <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virat_Kohli">Virat Kohli</a>, to notch up four ODI centuries before the age of 21. These early achievements earned him recognition as one of the world’s most promising wicket-keeper batsmen.</p>

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<h2>Indian Premier League and Test Debut</h2>
<p>On 12 February 2014, De Kock was signed by Delhi Daredevils for Rs 3.5 crore (approximately $560,000 at the time) during the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction. This bid made him the highest-paid foreign wicket-keeper in that year’s auction. He remained a part of the Delhi Daredevils squad beginning that year.</p>

<p>De Kock made his Test debut for South Africa soon after and scored modestly in his first outing, making seven and 34 across two innings. Despite the subdued start, his role in the national Test side became more prominent over time.</p>

<h2>Test Centuries and International Milestones</h2>
<p>In January 2016, during a home Test series against England, De Kock was recalled to the national team for the second Test, taking over from <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AB_de_Villiers">AB de Villiers</a> as the wicket-keeper. Though he failed to make a significant impact initially, he was again selected for the fourth and final Test, where he scored his maiden Test century—an unbeaten 129 batting at number seven.</p>

<p>That same year, De Kock reached the milestone of 10 ODI centuries in just his 55th match, making him the fastest batsman at the time to achieve this feat. His consistent run-scoring ability and skill behind the stumps strengthened his position in the South African team.</p>

<h2>Personal Life and Recognition</h2>
<p>In September 2016, De Kock married his long-time partner, Sasha de Kock (née Hurly), in a private ceremony. The couple had been together for four years prior to their wedding. At 24 years of age, De Kock was widely regarded as one of the top wicket-keeper batsmen in international cricket, often drawing comparisons to former Australian great <a href="/biography/adam-gilchrist">Adam Gilchrist</a>.</p>

<p>Although precise figures on his wealth vary, estimates in 2017 suggested that De Kock experienced significant financial growth, bolstered by his IPL earnings and central contracts with Cricket South Africa. However, claims of a $52 million net worth appear to be exaggerated and are not supported by reliable sources.</p>

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