Quinton de Kock
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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.
Quick Facts
- Birth Date
- 17 Dec, 1992
- Age
- 27 yrs
- Occupations
- Cricketer
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- Citizenship
- South Africa
- Birth Place
- Johannesburg
- Gender
- Male
- Description
- Cricket player of South Africa
- Net Worth 2021
- 1.5 million
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Early Career and Rise Through Domestic Cricket
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.
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.
One-Day International Success and Records
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 Virat Kohli, 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.
