In an evening that felt like a scripted homecoming, Quinton de Kock reminded the cricketing world why he stays one of the vital deadly openers in T20 historical past. Stepping again into the Mumbai Indians (MI) colours at a packed Wankhede Stadium on Thursday, the South African veteran delivered a wide ranging unbeaten 112, steering his facet to a dominant place towards the Punjab Kings. Changing the injured Rohit Sharma, De Kock didn’t simply fill a niche; he owned the stage, proving that class is certainly everlasting.
Quinton de Kock hits an amazing century on his comeback for Mumbai Indians
From the primary ball of the innings, De Kock appeared like a person on a mission. Whereas the MI prime order noticed some early wobbles, De Kock anchored the innings with a mixture of classical drives and his signature pick-up photographs over fantastic leg. He reached the triple-figure mark in simply 53 deliveries, sending the house crowd right into a frenzy. His closing tally of 112* off 60 balls was embellished with 8 boundaries and seven towering sixes, showcasing a strike charge that stored the PBKS bowlers underneath fixed strain.
A historic triple crown achievement for Proteas star
With this knock, de Kock etched his title into the IPL document books by changing into the primary abroad participant to attain a century for 3 totally different franchises.
- Delhi Capitals (2016): His maiden ton that introduced his arrival.
- Lucknow Tremendous Giants (2022): The unforgettable 140* that is still one of many league’s highest scores.
- Mumbai Indians (2026): This newest masterclass, marking his first hundred for the Blue and Gold.
He joins an elite membership that includes solely KL Rahul and Sanju Samson as gamers to have achieved centuries for 3 totally different groups.
Past the runs, this innings was statistically important for De Kock’s legacy behind the stumps. This marked his twenty fifth 50-plus rating whereas enjoying as a delegated wicketkeeper-batsman. In doing so, he formally moved previous the legendary MS Dhoni (24 scores of fifty+) to take the second spot on the all-time listing for wicketkeepers, trailing solely Rahul.
The 112-run blitz was greater than only a private milestone; it was a tactical masterstroke for MI. Partnering with teenager Naman Dhir for a century-plus stand, De Kock ensured MI reached a formidable complete of 195/6.
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Right here’s how followers reacted:
Quinton de kock was marvellous at this time along with his plan. Ran properly, performed on the off facet too with precision.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) April 16, 2026
HUNDRED BY QUINTON DE KOCK. 😍🔥
– What a superb knock by De Kock towards Punjab Kings. Got here within the MI facet and straightaway made an affect. 🫡 pic.twitter.com/pGZumfJwQx
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 16, 2026
WELCOME BACK TO MUMBAI INDIANS QUINTON DE KOCK 🥹🔥 pic.twitter.com/f89dYFKAwN
— TEJASH 🚩 (@LoyleRohitFan) April 16, 2026
What 100 by Quinton de Kock 🔥
from the subsequent match, drop Ryan Rickelton and let him open with Rohit Sharma.🙌 pic.twitter.com/eMNhYn4H1F— 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐢𝐢⁴⁵ (@rushiii_12) April 16, 2026
And he does it 💪👏 Quinton De Kock completes his century 💯 in fashion with a boundary 😎🫰 Completes it in simply 53 balls 🤯 A sensational knock little doubt 🥵🤌 #IPL #MIvsPBKS pic.twitter.com/TRYQ2fZpYs https://t.co/Trb2k6SM52
— Conscious Indian (@Aware_Indian7) April 16, 2026
A sensational century by Quinton de Kock 🙌👏#MIvsPBKS #QuintondeKock #IPL2026 #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/0Uwpb8BwBm
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) April 16, 2026
QUINTON DE KOCK ON FIRE! 🔥🔥🔥💯
Hundred in fashion. No mercy. No brakes. 💀
THIS IS VINTAGE DE KOCK 💀🔥#MIvsPBKS
— Aarnav Sharma✨️ (@sunilaarnav) April 16, 2026
Centurion No. 2 of the season Quinton de Kock in beast mode 🔥🔥#MIvsPBKSpic.twitter.com/8N3BfZC2pN
— Akul (𝑨𝑻10) (@Loyalsachfan10) April 16, 2026
Quinton de Kock redemption arc👊🔥 pic.twitter.com/VGW6qHymEi
— 𝑨𝒃𝒅𝒖𝒍𝒛𝒂𝒚𝒏²✨ (@abdulaf_tweets) April 16, 2026
What a knock by Quinton De Kock 🔥 Completes his half century in simply 28 balls 👏 At present at 73*(40). Will he be the 2nd one to finish his century 💯 this #IPL season after Sanju Samson query ⁉️ Let’s wait and watch 🤩🏏 #MIvsPBKS pic.twitter.com/o3SGgPUG5v
— Conscious Indian (@Aware_Indian7) April 16, 2026
QUINTON DE KOCK – 112*(60). 🙇♂️
Mumbai Indians at one level 12/2 after which he performed an impressive innings with 8 fours and seven sixes towards Punjab Kings at Wankhede.
– Take a bow, De Kock!#MIvsPBKS pic.twitter.com/QycnqMFwQl
— Nafees (@Nafees_22) April 16, 2026
QUINTON DE KOCK – 112*(60). 🙇♂️
Mumbai Indians at one level 12/2 after which he performed an impressive innings with 8 fours and seven sixes towards Punjab Kings at Wankhede.
– Take a bow, De Kock! pic.twitter.com/bzrDTl0dUB
— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) April 16, 2026
🔥 DE KOCK’S MASTERCLASS LIFTS MI TO 195! 🔥
Quinton de Kock smashes a surprising 112 (60)* 💥, dominating the innings!
Naman Dhir chips in with a strong 50 (31) 🤝 to construct an important partnership!
Arshdeep Singh grabs 3 wickets 🎯 however MI end sturdy at 195/6 🚀 pic.twitter.com/dzM7u0z5uW— Puneet Awasthi (@PuneetA77622712) April 16, 2026
What a participant, what a knock, and what a technique to begin the season! 💯
Quinton de Kock, take a bow for a very particular Wankhede hundred! 👏
Updates ▶️ https://t.co/gUtBi9inLc#TATAIPL | #KhelBindaas | #MIvPBKS | @mipaltan pic.twitter.com/tPSNAkTOFg
— officialKL_Rahul_ (@KumarRahul58896) April 16, 2026
Mumbai Indians submit 195 on the board.
– Quinton de Kock the spine of the innings. A sensational knock underneath strain..!!!👏
– However nonetheless feels 10–20 runs quick on this pitch👀
— Mohd Faizy (@ansarifaizy08) April 16, 2026
QUINTON DE KOCK – 112*(60). 🙇♂️
Mumbai Indians at one level 12/2 after which he performed an impressive innings with 8 fours and seven sixes towards Punjab Kings at Wankhede.
– Take a bow, De Kock!🙇♂️#pbksvsmi pic.twitter.com/QXvL7SGZ85
— Ayush Singh (@AyushSingh4173) April 16, 2026
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