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De Kock Joins Elite 3000-Run WK Club!
16 Apr
Summary
- Quinton de Kock became the first overseas wicketkeeper-batter to score 3000 IPL runs.
- He achieved this milestone during the IPL 2026 match against Punjab Kings.
- De Kock's achievement places him in a distinguished group of wicketkeeper-batters.
Quinton de Kock has etched his name in IPL history by becoming the first overseas wicketkeeper-batter to achieve 3000 runs. This significant milestone was reached on April 16, 2026, during the Mumbai Indians' IPL 2026 match against the Punjab Kings. De Kock, the designated wicketkeeper for Mumbai Indians, needed just 24 runs to enter the 3000-run club and accomplished this feat in the 7th over of the innings.
His current tally stands at 3027 runs from 100 IPL matches as a designated wicketkeeper-batter. De Kock's impressive performance not only secured a personal record but also aided the Mumbai Indians in their recovery from early dismissals of teammates Ryan Rickelton and Suryakumar Yadav. The South African batter has previously played for several other IPL franchises, including Sunrisers Hyderabad, Delhi Capitals, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Lucknow Super Giants, and Kolkata Knight Riders.
In the league of overseas wicketkeeper-batters, De Kock now ranks highest, surpassing notable players like Adam Gilchrist (2069 runs) and Jos Buttler (1689 runs). While he is the leading overseas wicketkeeper-batter, the overall IPL list of designated wicketkeeper-batters is topped by MS Dhoni, followed by Dinesh Karthik, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, and Sanju Samson. MS Dhoni remains the only player to have amassed over 5000 runs as a designated wicketkeeper-batter in the IPL.
