The IPL 2026 auction is scheduled for December 16 at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi and is expected to attract intense focus as franchises recalibrate their squads after the November 15 retention deadline.
Among the prominent names in the pool is seasoned South African wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock, whose wealth of experience could make him an appealing option for teams looking to add proven quality and balance to their line-ups.
Quinton de Kock
One of the best overseas wicket-keepers in the IPL, de Kock is a huge asset when it comes to top-order batting apart from his wicket-keeping prowess. The 33-year-old notched 152 runs in 8 matches in IPL 2025, with a high score of 97 not out, averaging 21.71, and striking at 129.91, while also taking 3 catches and doing
some wicketkeeping, showing flashes of brilliance with his near-century. But a relatively below-average overall output forced KKR to release him for the 2026 auction.
Quinton de Kock IPL Stats
The dynamic left-handed opener known for explosive starts has scored over 3300 runs, 2 centuries (including a 140*), and a career strike rate over 134, having played for teams like MI, LSG, KKR, RCB, DC, and SRH, often featuring as a key player in MI's title wins and LSG's playoff runs. Even though his 2024/2025 seasons saw lower averages.
Quinton de Kock IPL 2026 Auction Slot
Quinton de Kock is the no. 17 player in the IPL 2026 auction list. The South African WK belongs to Set Number 3, in the WK1 category.
What is the Base Price of Quinton de Kock?
Quinton de Kock has a base price of Rs 1 crore in the IPL mini auction. He is among the 17+ players with Rs 1 crore base price.
IPL 2026 Auction: When will Quinton de Kock arrive at Auction Table?
The IPL mini-auction is scheduled to begin at 2:30 PM IST on Tuesday, though Quinton de Kock's name is not expected to feature in the initial rounds. Listed in Set No. 3, the South African veteran is likely to enter the spotlight later in the session - potentially around or beyond 4 PM - subject to the pace at which the opening sets are completed and the sequence in which players are called within his set.
Disclaimer: The timeline of a player's arrival at the auction table is based on assumptions related to IPL auction and the player's position in the shortlist. The aforementioned time can change as per auction dynamics.
