Quinton de Kock

Quinton de Kock brings a wealth of experience and proven white-ball pedigree to South Africa’s squad for the three-match ODI series against Australia. The left-handed wicketkeeper-batter was recalled to the ODI setup after being rested for the recent series against Namibia, and his selection adds considerable experience to the Proteas’ top-order options. De Kock has been one of South Africa’s most prolific limited-overs batters over the past decade and remains a dangerous player when he gets into his rhythm. He will also provide wicketkeeping depth alongside Ryan Rickelton, giving South Africa flexibility in their combination. The series begins in Durban on September 24 before moving to Johannesburg and Potchefstroom.

De Kock’s aggressive approach can put pressure on opposition bowlers from the opening overs, while his experience allows him to adjust his tempo according to the match situation. As a left-hander, he can be particularly effective when attacking pace and exploiting gaps in the field during the powerplay. His wicketkeeping keeps him involved throughout the innings, creating additional opportunities to contribute through catches and stumpings. With Australia’s experienced pace attack likely to test South Africa’s top order, de Kock’s ability to counterattack and establish a strong platform could be important for the hosts. For fantasy cricket, he offers multiple scoring avenues through top-order runs, wicketkeeping dismissals and boundary-hitting ability, making him an interesting option for the ODI series.