Quinton de Kock’s 7000-Run Milestone: The Comeback of a Modern Great
A Milestone in the Making When Quinton de Kock crossed the 7,000-run mark in One Day Internationals (ODIs) during the third match between South Africa and Pakistan in Faisalabad on 8 November 2025 , it was far more than just another number. For the wicketkeeper-batter who had once walked away from ODIs, it was a statement of renewal and resilience. He reached the milestone in just 158 innings , making him the second-fastest man in history to reach 7,000 ODI runs — behind only Hashim Amla, another South African batting legend. It took Amla 150 innings, while de Kock’s 158 innings put him ahead of Kane Williamson (159) and Virat Kohli (161). He also became only the fifth South African player to cross the 7,000-run threshold, joining Jacques Kallis, AB de Villiers, Hashim Amla, and Herschelle Gibbs — an elite club that defines South Africa’s golden generation of batting. Why This Achievement Matters Consistency and Speed Reaching 7,000 runs in fewer than 160 innings places de ...