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Kagiso Rabada a South African cricketer known for his pace, intimidating bounce and fiery spells. He is a bowling magician with the abilities to swing the ball both conventionally and Reverse swing especially with the new ball.
Rabada isn’t just another player on the South African squad, he is a powerful presence who can boost South Africa’s morale. He consistently bowls at speeds over 150 km/h, making him very tough for batsmen, especially in the tense final overs. But speed isn’t his only strength. Rabada is very accurate, especially with his yorkers, which he can deliver with perfect precision, intimidating even the most aggressive batsmen. He comes with combining speed and accuracy as he aims for T20 World Cup glory in 2024.
The upcoming clash between South Africa and Afghanistan promises to be a fiery encounter. Rabada’s express pace and ability to take wickets in the crucial middle overs could be the game-changer for the Proteas. Here is the breakdown of the stats of the Kagiso Rabada for Kagiso Rabada vs Afghanistan clash in the whole T20 season.
Kagiso Rabada vs Afghanistan Stats T20
| Mat | Inns | O | M | R | W | 4w | Best | Avg | S/R | E/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 4.0 | 0 | 37 | 2 | 0 | 2/37 | 18.50 | 12.00 | 9.25 |
Despite playing a single match, Kagiso has showcased impressive control over the bowling by conceding just 37 runs in his four overs spell. What is more noticeable is the wickets he dismissed. Taking off two crucial wickets of the opponents he has reflected his ability to pick up the key dismissals. His best bowling performance of taking 2 wickets for 37 runs shows an average of 18.50 runs per wicket, indicating he gives away fewer than 20 runs per wicket taken. Additionally, with a strike rate of 12.00, he managed to take a wicket approximately every 12 balls bowled, showing his ability to consistently dismiss batsmen.
With an economy rate of 9.25 he has illustrated his control of bowling skill which paved a way for his important spot in the team.
Kagiso Rabada vs Afghanistan Match by Match stats and Records
| Match | Date | M/Inns | Versus | Ground | Batsman Dismissed | Overs | Wickets | S/R | E/R | Wkts | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 20/03/2016 | 2nd | Afghanistan | Wankhede Stadium | Najibullah Zadran (c †Q de Kock) | 4.0 | 2/37 | 12.00 | 9.25 | 1 | 18.50 |
| Shapoor Zadran (b) | 2 |
Kagiso Rabada’s performance against Afghanistan on March 20, 2016, at Wankhede Stadium showed his impact as a bowler. Playing in the spent innings, Rabada bowled 4 overs, claiming 2 crucial wickets for 37 runs. He dismissed Najibullah Zadran, caught by wicketkeeper Q de Kock, and Shapoor Zadran, who was bowled out by him.
His bowling strike rate of 12.00 indicates he took a wicket approximately every 12 balls, underscoring his ability to make breakthroughs. Maintaining an economy rate of 9.25 runs per over, he is important for maintaining an economical spell and taking down the opponent’s key players down back to pavilion.
With the exciting second head to head against Afghanistan in the T20 span, the semi final match on 27 th June promises to be an exciting match where Kagiso would be the x-factor for South Africa. It would be interesting to note whether Kagiso maintains the form and economy or loses its pace against Afghans.
