India, April 16 -- Quinton de Kock finally got his chance in IPL 2026 after Rohit Sharma was ruled out of the Punjab Kings clash with a hamstring injury, and the South African made full use of the opportunity. Walking in under pressure after Mumbai Indians lost two early wickets in the powerplay, De Kock steadied the innings with a composed yet assertive approach.

He quickly settled in, finding his timing despite spending the previous few matches on the sidelines. His 112-run knock underlined exactly what Mumbai had been missing at the top, as he kept the scoreboard moving while ensuring there were no further setbacks. De Kock reached his half-century in just 28 balls, blending caution with calculated aggression.

Once set, he shifted ge...