Archive · 28 Sep 2026
Quinton de Kock Faces Fan Criticism After Heated DRS Exchange
South Africa played Australia in a one-day cricket match.
During the game, Australia’s Xavier Bartlett was hit on the leg by a delivery from Lizaad Williams.
The umpire first said Bartlett was not out.
South African captain Temba Bavuma decided to ask for a video review.
Wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock seemed to think the review was unnecessary.
De Kock and Bavuma argued briefly on the field.
Other players stepped in, and de Kock walked away.
The review showed that the ball would have hit the stumps, so Bartlett was given out.
Some fans criticized de Kock, while others said disagreements can happen in sport.
The incident occurred during South Africa’s second ODI against Australia at Wanderers Stadium on Sunday.
In the 48th over, Xavier Bartlett was struck on the back leg by Lizaad Williams’s yorker.
Temba Bavuma chose to review an LBW decision after the umpire initially ruled Bartlett not out.
Quinton de Kock appeared to disagree, believing the delivery was going down the leg side.
Ball tracking showed the ball hitting the stumps, overturning the decision and dismissing Bartlett LBW.
- Who
- South Africa captain Temba Bavuma, wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock, bowler Lizaad Williams and Australian batsman Xavier Bartlett were involved.
- What
- De Kock and Bavuma had a heated exchange over whether to review an LBW decision.
- When
- The incident occurred during the 48th over of the second ODI on Sunday.
- Where
- Wanderers Stadium, during South Africa’s match against Australia.
- Why
- Bavuma chose to review the not-out decision, while de Kock appeared to believe the ball was going down the leg side.
Critics of de Kock
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Handling disagreement with the captain
Critics of de Kock
Fans said de Kock should respect Bavuma’s authority as captain and handle disagreements more calmly.
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Other comments described such exchanges as part of sport, saying senior players sometimes challenge one another during matches.
The decision to review
Critics of de Kock
Critics objected to de Kock visibly shouting at Bavuma after the captain chose to review the LBW appeal.
More Sympathetic View
De Kock appeared to believe the ball was going down the leg side, and his disagreement was connected to the review decision rather than the final result.
- Match
- South Africa vs Australia, second ODI
- Venue
- Wanderers Stadium
- Incident over
- 48th over
- Batter involved
- Xavier Bartlett
- Bowler
- Lizaad Williams
- Review outcome
- Ball tracking showed the delivery hitting the stumps; Bartlett was given out LBW
- Public reaction
- South African fans online criticized de Kock for shouting at his captain