Quinton de Kock becomes second-fastest batter to 7,000 ODI runs
What's the story
Quinton de Kock has scripted history by becoming the second-fastest batter to complete 7,000 ODI runs (by innings). The star South African opener accomplished the milestone with his 44th run in the third and final ODI against hosts Pakistan at Faisalabad's Iqbal Stadium. Notably, the ongoing series marked de Kock's return to the ODI format after two years. Here we decode his stats.
7,000
Fastest to 7,000-run club: Southpaw is only behind Amla
As per ESPNcricinfo, de Kock reached the milestone in his 158th inning. The only batter to reach the 7,000 ODI run landmark faster is the southpaw's former teammate Hashim Amla, who took 150 innings. De Kock displaced New Zealand great Kane Williamson at the second place, with the latter taking 159 innings. Indian talisman Virat Kohli follows suit with 161 innings.
Knock
De Kock backs century with 53 in the 3rd ODI
After blasting his way to a century in the 2nd ODI of the ongoing series, de Kock backed it up with a score of 53 in this clash. He set the base for his side with a 72-run opening stand alongside Lhuan-dre Pretorius. However, Pakistan hit back and picked crucial wickets. Just after reaching his fifty, the southpaw perished. Mohammad Nawaz trapped him lbw.
Information
32nd ODI fifty, including four against Pakistan
This was de Kock's 32nd fifty in ODIs. He owns 7,009 runs at an average of 46.72 (100s: 22). As per ESPNcricinfo, de Kock has scored 829 runs from 19 matches against Pakistan at 46.05. This was his 4th fifty against Pakistan (100s: 2).
Elite list
Fifth SA batter with this milestone
De Kock is the fifth South African batter to amass 7,000-plus runs in ODI cricket. He has joined the likes of Jacques Kallis (11,550), AB de Villiers (9,427), Amla (8,113), and Herschelle Gibbs (8,094). Interestingly, de Kock is the first left-handed Proteas batter to attain this massive milestone.
Stats
Breaking down his stats in ODIs
In 63 home ODIs, de Kock has scored 3,219 runs at 52.77. He owns 11 tons and 13 fifties. In 59 away matches (home of opposition), he has amassed 2,469 runs at 44.08 . He has hit 6 tons and 15 fifties. Lastly, in 36 neutral venue games, he owns 1,321 runs at 40.03. He has hit 5 tons and 4 fifties.
Tons
22 centuries in ODIs
De Kock has scored 22 centuries in ODIs, which is the third most for any South African player. Only Amla (27) and de Villiers (25) have more ODI tons for South Africa. Meanwhile, QDK is only behind Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara (23 tons) in terms of designated keepers with the most ODI hundreds. De Kock also has 31 fifties in the format.
WC achievements
Most runs by a keeper in an ODI tournament
In the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, De Kock scored a whopping 594 runs from 10 matches at an average of 59.40. These are the most runs by a keeper in an ODI tournament. He had four tons in this tournament, only behind India's Rohit Sharma who scored five hundreds in a single WC edition (2019).
DYK
De Kock only behind Dhoni
De Kock smashed a career-best 113-ball 178 in a 2016 ODI against Australia, the third-highest individual ODI score by a SA batter. Only MS Dhoni boasts a better individual ODI score as a designated keeper (183* vs Sri Lanka). De Kock also holds the record for the second-most runs as a keeper while opening in ODIs (6,900-plus). He is only behind Adam Gilchrist (9,200).