Last Updated: December 8, 2025 05:22 PM
Quinton de Kock just showed everyone why he’s still got it during the third ODI. The South African keeper-batter smashed a brilliant century against India in that match. Now, KKR has released him ahead of the IPL 2026 auction, making him available.
Several franchises are already eyeing him because of his experience and current red-hot form. He scored 3,309 runs across 115 IPL matches, which speaks volumes about his consistency.
- Sunrisers Hyderabad
SRH had terrible problems with their opening pair throughout the last season honestly. Their top order kept failing when the team needed big starts badly. Quinton de Kock could walk straight into their middle order and fix things immediately. He brings stability and knows exactly how to build innings in pressure situations.
The team has ₹25.5 crore sitting in their auction purse price for IPL 2026. That’s more than enough money to land a player of his quality. SRH might go hard after Quinton de Kock considering how desperate they are for consistency. His wicketkeeping skills add even more value to what he offers any team.
- Delhi Capitals
DC started IPL 2025 really well but everything fell apart during the crucial matches. Their top order batting collapsed when the playoffs were on the line for them. They’ve released Faf du Plessis and Jake Fraser-McGurk recently, creating a massive gap up front. Quinton de Kock’s explosive batting style fits perfectly into what DC needs right now.
Delhi has a ₹21.80 crore purse price to spend at the IPL 2026 auction coming up. The price tag for de Kock shouldn’t scare them away at all. His ability to destroy bowling attacks in the powerplay makes him worth every rupee.
- Kolkata Knight Riders
Here’s an interesting twist – KKR might actually try getting him back cheaper. They paid ₹3.60 crore for Quinton de Kock last time around in the auction. Maybe they think his price drops this year and they can snag him again. The team has a huge purse of ₹64.30 crore for IPL 2026 shopping.
De Kock played only eight matches for KKR but scored a fantastic 97 not out. That innings proved he still has plenty left in the tank clearly.
