Kagiso Shaquille Rabada is a South African international cricketer and one of the leading fast bowlers in world cricket. A left-handed lower-order batter and right-arm fast bowler, Rabada has been the spearhead of South Africa’s pace attack across all formats since his international debut. He combines pace, aggression, and accuracy, regularly challenging top-order batsmen and leading his country’s bowling effort.
Rabada made his T20 International debut in November 2014, ODI debut in July 2015, and Test debut in November 2015. By early 2018 he had achieved No. 1 ICC bowler rankings in both Tests and ODIs at just 22 years old. He became the youngest bowler to reach 150 Test wickets, underscoring his early impact on the international stage. Rabada has since been a consistent wicket-taker for South Africa, regularly featuring as a match-defining bowler in major series and ICC events.
In June 2025 Rabada played a starring role in the World Test Championship final, taking a five-wicket haul and surpassing Allan Donald to become South Africa’s fourth-highest Test wicket-taker, further cementing his legacy in key matches.
Rabada started in South African domestic cricket and has featured in T20 franchise leagues worldwide. In the Indian Premier League (IPL) he has played for teams including Delhi Capitals, Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans, winning the Purple Cap (most wickets) in the 2020 season and leading bowling attacks with strong wicket counts. He also competes in SA20 for MI Cape Town and has played in MI New York (MLC). His consistent pace bowling and ability to take wickets in crucial stages make him a valued global T20 asset.
Rabada’s bowling is defined by express pace, often exceeding 145 km/h, sharp bounce, and disciplined lines that pressure batsmen in both powerplays and death overs. He possesses a potent mix of aggression and control, combining seam movement with strategic variation to unsettle batters across formats. His wicket-taking ability — both early and throughout innings — and tactical strength as a leader in the bowling unit have made him one of the most feared and respected pacers in contemporary cricket.
Kagiso Rabada is a world-class fast bowler whose pace, consistency, and ability to take wickets in all phases of the game have made him the cornerstone of South Africa’s bowling attack. His global success, record-setting milestones and leadership in high-stakes matches position him among the foremost pacers of his era.