When an explosive left-handed opener like Quinton de Kock comes up against a world-class leg-spinner such as Rashid Khan, cricket fans are guaranteed a fascinating battle. Across formats, this matchup has been a mix of restraint, calculated aggression, and tactical bowling, making it one of the more intriguing player duels in modern cricket.

Quinton de Kock vs Rashid Khan in T20Is

The T20I numbers suggest that Rashid Khan has largely managed to keep Quinton de Kock under control at the international level. In their lone T20I meeting, de Kock scored just 3 runs from 6 balls at a strike rate of 50. He struggled to rotate strike consistently, consuming three dot balls while managing only three singles. Rashid did not pick up a wicket in this contest, but the pressure he created was evident, restricting de Kock’s natural attacking game and forcing a cautious approach.

Statistic

Value

Runs

3

Innings (Inns)

1

Dots (0s)

3

Singles (1s)

3

Batting Strike Rate (Bat SR)

50

Balls Faced (BF)

6

Strike Rate (SR)

3

Wickets (Wkt)

0

Quinton de Kock vs Rashid Khan in T20s

The broader T20 record paints a more balanced picture. Across 7 innings, de Kock has scored 83 runs off 70 balls against Rashid Khan at a strike rate of 118.57. While these numbers are respectable, they are below de Kock’s usual T20 standards. Rashid has dismissed him twice, maintaining a bowling strike rate of 7.11, which highlights his ability to break partnerships. De Kock has hit 7 fours and 3 sixes in this phase, showing that he can attack Rashid, but often with calculated risk rather than outright dominance. The average of 41.5 indicates that de Kock has survived Rashid more often than not, even if scoring hasn’t come freely.

Statistic

Value

Runs

83

Innings (Inns)

7

Dots (0s)

26

Singles (1s)

31

Fours (4s)

7

Sixes (6s)

3

Batting Strike Rate (Bat SR)

118.57

Balls Faced (BF)

70

Strike Rate (SR)

7.11

Wickets (Wkt)

2

Average (Ave)

41.5

 

Quinton de Kock vs Rashid Khan in ODIs

In ODIs, the matchup is limited but interesting. De Kock scored 31 runs from 25 balls in their only ODI encounter, striking at an impressive rate of 124. He found boundaries regularly, including four fours, while also rotating strike efficiently with singles and doubles. Rashid, however, did not manage to dismiss him in this format.

Statistic

Value

Runs

31

Innings (Inns)

1

Dots (0s)

11

Singles (1s)

5

Doubles (2s)

5

Fours (4s)

4

Sixes (6s)

0

Batting Strike Rate (Bat SR)

124

Balls Faced (BF)

25

Strike Rate (SR)

7.44

Wickets (Wkt)

0