Kagiso Rabada Scripts History, Joins South Africa’s Exclusive Test Bowling Club

Kagiso Rabada has completed 200 Test wickets in South Africa (Credit: AP)

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South African pacer Kagiso Rabada became the fourth Proteas bowler to reach 200 Test wickets at home, joining an elite group of South African legends. Rabada finished with figures of 2/33 in 12 overs after taking out Mitchell Starc and Nic Maddison in his first competitive cricket match since the Indian Premier League (IPL) final. Rabada has taken 200 wickets at an average of 20.06 in 38 home Test matches, including 10 five-wicket and 4 ten-wicket hauls. As of this writing, his best bowling numbers are 7/112. He has entered the elite group of bowlers that includes Shaun Pollock, Makhaya Ntini, and Dale Steyn.

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With best figures of 7/112, he has taken 342 wickets at an average of 22.01 in 74 Test matches, including 17 five-wicket hauls and four ten-wicket hauls. He is the Proteas' fourth-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket. After the Australians were dismissed for just 99 in their opening innings, the Proteas pulled off an incredible comeback and forced a follow-on.

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Steven Smith (28 in 88 balls, with two fours) was the only batter to touch 20-run mark as Marco Jansen (5/33), Rabada (2/33) and Wiaan…

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