Kagiso Rabada – Steyn’s Successor

Kagiso Rabada’s bowling is probably the ideal mix of swing and speed. Originally thought to be a talent who’d take time to become a top-level bowler, his performances proved that he was here to stay. It was his blistering performances during the U19 World Cup in 2014 that really turned people’s heads. He tore through the Australian batting line up, picking up a commendable 6/25. He ended the tournament as his side’s highest wicket-taker and also propelled it to the tournament’s final. Since then, Rabada hasn’t looked back and now is among the best bowlers in the world.

Kagiso Rabada Personal Details:

Name	Kagiso Rabada
Date of Birth	25 May 1995
Birthplace	Johannesburg
Height	6 ft 3 inches
Playing Role	Right-hand Fast bowler
ODI Ranking	4
Test Ranking	4

Kagiso Rabada - Key Statistics and Achievements:

Back in 2015, Dale Steyn, arguably the best bowler of the time, was going through a rough patch due to recurring injuries. A young Rabada was called in and what an impression he made. He was thrown into the deep end of the pool as he made his T20 debut against Australia. Unphased by the daunting task, Kagiso Rabada stuck to his guns, and it paid off massively. He not only picked up the wicket of the dangerous Glen Maxwell but the performances that followed sent out a message that he was here to stay.

Kagiso Rabada’s Career Stats:

Format	Matches	Innings	Balls Bowled	Runs	Wickets	BBM	Economy	Average	Strike Rate	5W	10W
Test	43	78	7981	4491	197	13/144	3.38	22.8	40.51	9	4
ODI	75	73	3842	3199	117	6/16	5	27.34	32.84	1	0
T20I	21	21	464	648	28	3/30	8.38	23.14	16.57	0	0
IPL	18	18	410	556	31	4/21	8.14	17.94	13.23	0	0

International Career:

Kagiso Rabada’s ability to swing the ball conventionally makes batsmen uncomfortable. He seems to have a preference for bowling with scrambled seam and letting the wicket do the magic. Adding to this is the sheer pace to reverse swing the ball be it a new or old ball. As he matures and hones his craft some more, he has the potential to be the flag bearer of fast bowling for an entire generation.

His spell against Bangladesh in 2015 earned him the record for the best bowling figures on an ODI debut with 6/16.
In 2018, he became the youngest bowler to pick up 150 wickets in test cricket.
In August of the same year, Wisden Cricketers Almanac named Kagiso Rabada the best young player in the world.

IPL Career:

Kagiso Rabada got his first taste of the Indian Premier League when the then Delhi Daredevils bought him in 2017 for a princely five crores. Though he missed the following season due to injury, Delhi Capitals used their Right to Match card, showing immense faith in the youngster. He will certainly be itching to come good for the outfit from Delhi in the upcoming season.

Last season, he narrowly missed out on winning the Purple cap. This was in spite of playing five fewer matches than Imran Tahir, who won it.
His batting frame makes him an asset when he isn’t bowling too. Last season, he took six catches as well.
His ability to squeeze the batsmen in the death overs makes him a captain’s prized asset.

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