Quinton de Kock Makes IPL History with Record Centuries
De Kock Achieves Milestone in IPL
Quinton de Kock, the opener for Mumbai Indians (MI), has etched his name in the Indian Premier League (IPL) record books by becoming the first designated wicketkeeper to score three centuries. He accomplished this feat during a match against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the IPL 2026 season.
Additionally, de Kock joins an elite group of players who have scored centuries for three different IPL franchises, including KL Rahul and Sanju Samson. Rahul has achieved this with PBKS, LSG, and DC, while Samson has done so with DD, RR, and CSK. De Kock's centuries span across DD, LSG, and MI.
Record-Breaking Performances
In T20 cricket, Chris Gayle holds the record for the most centuries with 22, followed by Babar Azam with 11 and David Warner with 10. Quinton de Kock, along with Virat Kohli, Rilee Rossouw, and Sahibzada Farhan, is tied with nine centuries each.
For the Mumbai Indians, the highest individual scores in IPL history include Sanath Jayasuriya's 114* against CSK in 2008, followed by de Kock's 112* against Punjab Kings in 2026, Rohit Sharma's 109 against KKR in 2012, and his 105 against CSK in 2024.
Match Summary: PBKS vs MI
In the match, Punjab Kings showcased their strength in IPL 2026, securing a convincing seven-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. This win propelled PBKS to the top of the table with four wins and one no-result, surpassing the defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Meanwhile, MI fell to ninth place with just one win from five matches.
Batting first, MI scored 195/6, bolstered by Quinton de Kock's impressive 112* off 60 balls and a vital 122-run partnership with Naman Dhir, who contributed a quick 50. Arshdeep Singh was the standout bowler for PBKS, taking 3 wickets for 22 runs. In response, PBKS chased down the target in just 16.3 overs, finishing at 198/3. Prabhsimran Singh led the charge with an unbeaten 80 off 39 balls, while captain Shreyas Iyer added a swift 66 off 35 balls, forming a crucial partnership after early wickets. For MI, Allah Ghazanfar took 2 wickets for 32 runs, but the bowling attack struggled against PBKS's batting prowess.