Abhishek Sharma, the explosive Indian opener, has faced South African stalwart Quinton de Kock in limited direct confrontations, primarily in T20 cricket including IPL and international matches. Detailed batter-vs-bowler stats show de Kock handling Sharma’s left-arm spin effectively in T20s, though comprehensive head-to-head data remains sparse across all formats due to few encounters. This analysis compiles available matchup records, career comparisons at similar career stages, and format-specific insights for cricket enthusiasts and fantasy players.
Abhishek Sharma vs Quinton de Kock Career Comparison
At the 17 T20I Cricket, Abhishek Sharma outperforms Quinton de Kock in runs, average, and strike rate, highlighting his aggressive top-order dominance. Sharma amassed 535 runs at 33.43 average and 193.84 strike rate, including two centuries (135 off 54 vs England, 100 off 47 vs Zimbabwe). De Kock managed 363 runs at 27.92 average and 115.23 strike rate, with no fifties.
Sharma’s edge stems from high-impact knocks like 279 runs vs England (SR 219.68), while de Kock relied on steady scores vs Pakistan/Australia. In IPL 2025, Sharma’s 439 runs (SR 193) for SRH contrasted de Kock’s consistent but lower-impact returns.
Head-to-Head Matchup Stats (T20 Focus)
Direct encounters between Abhishek Sharma (batter/bowler) and Quinton de Kock are mostly from T20 leagues like IPL and international T20Is, with no notable ODI or Test face-offs identified. In T20s, de Kock as batter against Sharma’s bowling has scored runs off limited balls, indicating resilience against spin. Sharma, primarily a batter, has minimal dismissals against de Kock’s keeping or batting influence.
| Format | Batter | Bowler | Outs | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20 | Q de Kock | Abhishek Sharma | 1 | 120-140 |
| T20 | Abhishek Sharma | Q de Kock | N/A | N/A |
Note: Exact figures from specialized trackers like Cryometric indicate de Kock’s strong record vs Sharma’s part-time spin, with no dismissals in key IPL clashes like SRH vs LSG/KKR. Overall T20 head-to-head lacks depth due to team mismatches, but Sharma’s bowling economy rises against top-order left-handers like de Kock.
