Quinton de Kock Achieves Milestone as Third Player to Score Centuries for Three IPL Teams
Quinton De Kock Becomes 3rd Player In The World To Score 100 For 3 IPL Teams
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On April 16, 2026, South African wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock became the first overseas player and third overall to score a century for three different teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He achieved this feat while playing for Mumbai Indians against Punjab Kings, scoring 112 runs off 60 balls.
- 01Quinton de Kock scored 112 runs off 60 balls for Mumbai Indians against Punjab Kings.
- 02This century marks de Kock's third in the IPL, achieved for three different teams.
- 03He previously scored centuries for Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants.
- 04De Kock's innings included 8 fours and 7 sixes, contributing to a total of 195/6.
- 05Before de Kock, only KL Rahul and Sanju Samson had scored centuries for three IPL teams.
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Quinton de Kock (South Africa) made history on April 16, 2026, by becoming the first overseas player and third overall to score a century for three different teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Playing for Mumbai Indians (MI) against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at Wankhede Stadium, de Kock scored 112 runs off just 60 balls, hitting 8 fours and 7 sixes. This remarkable performance helped MI post a total of 195/6 in their innings. De Kock's previous IPL centuries were made while playing for Delhi Capitals in 2016 and Lucknow Super Giants in 2022. He is now alongside Indian players KL Rahul and Sanju Samson, who have also achieved this milestone. Rahul has scored centuries for Punjab Kings, Lucknow Super Giants, and Delhi Capitals, while Samson has done so for Rajasthan Royals, Delhi Capitals, and Chennai Super Kings.
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De Kock's performance boosts the Mumbai Indians' standing in the IPL, enhancing their chances for the playoffs.
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