Left-hand South African wicketkeeper-batsman De Kock rose to fame when he hit three consecutive hundreds in one-day series against India in 2013. De Kock is one of the most reliable batsmen for South Africa and has been an integral part of the team, performing his job as the man behind the stumps as well.
De Kock is a wonderful player of the white ball. He has played enormous innings in the Indian Premier League. Below are his most memorable innings in IPL.
1. 140* vs KKR, 2022
The 15th edition of the Indian Premier League went really well for De Kock as he played his best T-20 inning of his IPL career. The left-hand batsman thrashed KKR’s bowlers with his powerful hitting. De Kock took just 70 balls to score a double. His inning of 140 was laced with 10 fours and the same number of sixes.
2. 108 vs RCB, 2016
De Kock made his tone-debut in IPL in 2016 against Royal Challengers Banglore when ended his inning scoring 108 runs off just 51 balls. De Kock scored his first century in the IPL, much to the pleasure of the DD faithful, and his innings contributed to his team’s 7-wicket victory in that match. He smashed 3 sixes and 15 fours in his solid 108-run inning.
3. 81 vs RR, 2019
De Kock has proved his metal in all formats of cricket with his wonderful batting skills. Despite bad form after a few years since he smashed his maiden hundred in Indian Premier League, De Kock made a solid comeback in 2019 as he took Rajasthan Royal to smash an 81-run inning off just 52 balls. His inning was laced with 4 super sixes and 6 fours.
4. 80 vs Delhi Capitals, 2022
The last session of the Indian Premier League was fortunate for the left-hand batter as he hit his career’s best ton in the 15th edition. Continuing his best form, he played a crucial 80-run inning against Delhi capitals to guide his team to win. He took the help of 9 fours and 2 sixes to complete his 80-run inning off just 52 deliveries.
5. 78 vs KKR, 2020
De Kock has left an undying impact with his innings in the Indian premier league. Despite hitting his maiden hundred three years ago, there have been many times when he got the opportunity to reach a three-digit score since then. De Kock made an astounding 78 runs off just 44 balls against KKR. He took the help of 9 fours and 3 sixes to complete his inning.
