Kagiso Rabada

Cricketer

South African Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

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Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalitySouth African
Date of Birth25/05/1995
Age31 years
BirthplaceJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Latest News about Kagiso Rabada

31/05/2026

Kagiso Rabada finished as the leading wicket-taker in IPL 2026 and won the Purple Cap for the second time in his career with 29 wickets in 17 matches for Gujarat Titans. His season put him at the top of the wicket-takers' table despite Gujarat Titans falling short in the final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

26/12/2025

Rabada missed the SA20 2025-26 opener for MI Cape Town because of a rib injury and was expected to sit out the next match as well. The injury raised concerns about his availability for South Africa's upcoming T20 World Cup plans.

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Physical Stats & More

Height190 cm
Weight86 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolSt. Stithians Boys College, Johannesburg
CollegeSt. Stithians Boys College, Johannesburg

Personal Life

ReligionChristianity
Hobbies
  • Playing Piano
  • Listening to music
  • Playing FIFA on Playstation

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsNot Known

Family

FatherMpho Rabada (Doctor)
MotherFlorence Rabada (Lawyer)
Siblings1

Career

International Debut
Test5 November 2015 vs India in Mohali
ODI10 July 2015 vs Bangladesh in Dhaka
T205 November 2014 vs Australia in Adelaide
Coach/MentorRay Jennings
Jersey Number#25 (South Africa)
Domestic/State Teams
  • Highveld Lions
  • Kent
  • Delhi Capitals
  • Punjab Kings
  • Gujarat Titans
  • MI Cape Town
Bowling StyleRight-arm fast
Batting StyleLeft Handed Bat
Nature on fieldAggressive
Records/Achievements
  • At the 2014 ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup, Rabada became RSA's best bowler with 14 wickets and an economy of 3.10.
  • Rabada made his One Day International debut for South Africa against Bangladesh on 10 July 2015, achieving best figures of 6/16 (on debut).
  • Rabada has 4 five-wicket hauls in International test matches, secured in a span of just 1 year.
  • In July 2016, became the first cricketer to win six awards at Cricket South Africa's annual dinner, including Cricketer of the Year.
  • In 2018, took the most wickets in Tests by any bowler with 52 dismissals.
  • In 2020 IPL season, took 30 wickets in 17 matches to win the Purple Cap and help Delhi Capitals reach their first IPL final.
  • On 6 November 2021, became the first South African bowler to take a hat-trick in T20I cricket against England.
  • Youngest bowler to take 150 Test wickets at 23 years and 50 days in 2018.
  • First South African bowler to top ICC Test rankings with over 900 points.
  • In March 2019, took his 100th wicket in ODIs.
  • In June 2018, won six awards at CSA's annual dinner, including Cricketer of the Year, Test Cricketer and ODI Cricketer of the Year.
  • Member of the South African team that won the 2025 ICC World Test Championship final.
  • At the 2014 ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup, Rabada became South Africa's best bowler with 14 wickets and an economy of 3.10.
  • In July 2016, he became the first cricketer to win six awards at Cricket South Africa's annual dinner, including Cricketer of the Year.
  • In 2018, he took the most wickets in Tests by any bowler with 52 dismissals.
  • In 2020 IPL season, he took 30 wickets in 17 matches to win the Purple Cap and help Delhi Capitals reach their first IPL final.
  • On 6 November 2021, he became the first South African bowler to take a hat-trick in T20I cricket against England.
  • In March 2019, he took his 100th wicket in ODIs.
  • In June 2018, he won six awards at CSA's annual dinner, including Cricketer of the Year, Test Cricketer and ODI Cricketer of the Year.
  • Won the Purple Cap for the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season with 29 wickets from 17 matches, becoming the first bowler to win the award twice.
  • In IPL 2026, took 16 wickets in the powerplay (overs 1-6), equalling the second-highest tally ever recorded in a single IPL edition.
  • Returned from a recreational drug-related suspension in IPL 2026 with match-winning figures of 3/29 for Gujarat Titans against KKR.
Career Turning PointRabada's impressive performances in South African domestic cricket helped him grab a spot in the national side.

Favourites

Favourite Bowlers
Favourite BatsmanMichael Clarke

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/kg_rabada/
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/KagisoRabadaOfficial
Twitterhttps://x.com/KagisoRabada25

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Rabada's father is a brain surgeon and a philanthropist.
2. Rabada graduated from St. Stithians Boys College in 2013.
3. His impact as a fast bowler began at the ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup.
4. On his ODI debut, Rabada had the best-ever bowling figures by any bowler.
5. He is the third South African to achieve an ODI hat-trick.
6. Rabada is the second South African, following Allan Donald, to take a five-wicket haul on debut.
7. Youngest bowler to take 150 Test wickets at 23 years and 50 days in 2018.
8. First South African bowler to top ICC Test rankings with over 900 points.
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