Quinton de Kock in SA20 2027: Sunrisers Team, Stats and First Match
Quinton de Kock is a retained Sunrisers Eastern Cape wicketkeeper-batter for Betway SA20 Season 5. He is already in the announced 2027 squad and is not a player the club needs to buy at the 7 October 2026 auction. De Kock scored 390 runs in Sunrisers’ 2026 title-winning season and has 1,033 runs in 44 SA20 matches overall.
| Quinton de Kock at a glance | Confirmed information |
|---|---|
| SA20 2027 team | Sunrisers Eastern Cape; retained |
| Previous SA20 team | Durban’s Super Giants, 2023–2025 |
| Role | Left-handed wicketkeeper-batter |
| 2026 season | 390 runs in 12 matches; four fifties |
| SA20 career through 2026 | 1,033 runs in 44 matches |
| 2026 awards | Player of the Season and Batter of the Season |
| First scheduled team match | 17 January 2027 vs Pretoria Capitals, St George’s Park |
Which SA20 team does Quinton de Kock play for in 2027?
De Kock plays for Sunrisers Eastern Cape. The league’s Season 5 squad announcement lists him among the retained players. He joined Sunrisers ahead of Season 4 after three editions with Durban’s Super Giants. His first Sunrisers campaign ended with the 2026 SA20 title.
The 2027 retention is separate from his earlier transfer. Sunrisers bought him for R2.4 million at the September 2025 auction; that is a past auction price, not a new bid or an announced 2027 salary. Betway SA20 For the current list, see the Sunrisers Eastern Cape team page and SA20 2027 squads.
Is Quinton de Kock Sunrisers Eastern Cape’s captain?
No. Tristan Stubbs is the confirmed Season 5 captain, and Adrian Birrell remains head coach. De Kock is a retained wicketkeeper-batter. He was part of the Sunrisers side that won the 2026 final against Pretoria Capitals, and the teams meet again in the 2027 opener.
Sunrisers have also pre-signed Mitchell Marsh and Rishad Hossain for Season 5, while Marco Jansen occupies their wildcard place. De Kock appears on the retained list, not the pre-signing or wildcard list. His squad place is confirmed; matchday selection will be decided later.
How many runs has Quinton de Kock scored in the SA20?
De Kock has 1,033 runs in 44 matches across four completed SA20 seasons. His first three seasons were with Durban’s Super Giants. His 390 runs for Sunrisers in 2026 were his best single-season return and made him that season’s leading run-scorer. The season figures below follow his official SA20 player record.
| SA20 season | Team | Matches | Runs | Highest score | Fifties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Durban’s Super Giants | 10 | 271 | 78 | 3 |
| 2024 | Durban’s Super Giants | 12 | 213 | 83 | 1 |
| 2025 | Durban’s Super Giants | 10 | 159 | 55 | 1 |
| 2026 | Sunrisers Eastern Cape | 12 | 390 | 79 | 4 |
| Completed-season total | Two teams | 44 | 1,033 | 83 | 9 |
In 2026, he scored those 390 runs at a 148.85 strike rate and hit 23 sixes. The league named him both Player of the Season and Batter of the Season. These are 2026 achievements; the zero currently shown beside 2027 in live player statistics is a placeholder for a season that has not started.
When is Quinton de Kock’s first scheduled SA20 2027 match?
Sunrisers Eastern Cape host Pretoria Capitals in Match 1 on Sunday, 17 January 2027, at St George’s Park, Gqeberha. Play is scheduled for 3:30 PM SAST, or 7:00 PM IST in India and 6:30 PM PKT in Pakistan. The fixture is a rematch of the 2026 final. De Kock’s squad place is confirmed; the playing XI will be announced nearer the match. The SA20 2027 schedule lists the remaining Sunrisers games.
Quinton de Kock SA20 2027 questions
Is Quinton de Kock playing for Durban’s Super Giants in 2027? No. He moved to Sunrisers Eastern Cape before the 2026 season and is retained by Sunrisers for 2027.
Is Quinton de Kock in the October 2026 SA20 auction? No. Sunrisers have already retained him. His R2.4 million auction purchase was in September 2025.
Who is the Sunrisers Eastern Cape captain for 2027? Tristan Stubbs is the listed captain. De Kock is a retained wicketkeeper-batter.
Did Quinton de Kock win SA20 Player of the Season? Yes. He won the Player of the Season and Batter of the Season awards for 2026 after scoring a league-leading 390 runs.
