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IPL 2026: Fans get excited, Quinton de Kock slays Wankhede with brilliant century in MI vs PBKS match

By Samira Vishwas

On a night that felt like a written homecoming, quinton de kock Reminded the cricket world why he remains one of the most lethal openers in T20 history. Mumbai Indians (MI) Returning in front of a packed crowd at the Wankhede Stadium in the colors of the South Africa, the South African veteran played a brilliant inning of 112 not out, helping his team punjab kings Delivered a strong position against. Injured Rohit Sharma De Kock did not simply fill a position, replacing ; They dominated the stage, proving that quality really does last.

Quinton de Kock scored a brilliant century on his comeback for Mumbai Indians

From these moments, De Kock gave the impression of being on a mission right from the first ball. While MI’s top order suffered some early setbacks, de Kock held the innings with a mix of classical drives and his signature pick-up shots. He completed his century in just 53 balls, causing a wave of excitement among the home crowd. His final score was 112* off 60 balls, which included 8 fours and 7 towering sixes, which kept constant pressure on the PBKS bowlers.

Historic Triple Crown achievement for Proteas star

With this innings, De Kock registered his name in the IPL record books, becoming the first foreign player to score centuries for three different franchises.

  • Delhi Capitals (2016): His first century which announced his presence.
  • Lucknow Super Giants (2022): An unforgettable 140* which is one of the highest scores in the league.
  • Mumbai Indians (2026): This latest masterclass, his first century for the blue and gold.

he only KL Rahul And Sanjeev Samson He joins an exclusive club of players who have scored centuries for three different teams.

Apart from the runs, this innings was statistically significant for de Kock’s legacy as a wicketkeeper. This was his 25th 50-plus score as a designated wicketkeeper-batsman. In doing so, he officially MS Dhoni (24 scores of 50+) to second place in the all-time list of wicketkeepers, behind only Rahul.

This burst of 112 runs didn’t just mark a personal milestone; This was a strategic masterstroke for MI. Youth Naman Dheer Sharing a century partnership with De Kock, De Kock ensured that MI achieved a strong total of 195/6.

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