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Kagiso Rabada Breaks 61-Year-Old Record, Becomes First Player to Achieve Rare Feat
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What Happened?
Kagiso Rabada made history by taking his 200th Test wicket on home soil during the second Test against Australia at St. George Park, Gqeberha. He is the first bowler to achieve this feat with a strike rate below 40.
Key points
- Rabada achieved 200 Test wickets in South Africa, becoming the fourth player to do so.
- He is the 26th bowler in Test history to take 200 wickets in one country.
- Rabada's strike rate of 35 is the best among bowlers with 200 home wickets.
- His bowling average of 19.9 is the second-best in history among pacers.
- Rabada has taken 344 wickets in 74 Tests, with a strike rate of 39.4.
Key insights
- Rabada's record may inspire future generations of cricketers in South Africa.
- His performance could lead to increased recognition for South African cricket on the global stage.
- The achievement underscores the importance of home-ground advantage in cricket.
Why it matters
Rabada's achievement highlights his exceptional skill and places him among the greatest bowlers in cricket history.
Entities
Kagiso Rabada· PersonSouth Africa· CountryAustralia· CountrySt. George Park· Location
Source
Times Now
