Kagiso Rabada Claims 600th International Wicket
The South African fast bowler reached the milestone during the third Test match held at Newlands in Cape Town.
Updated on Oct. 31, 2026 in Tennis
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Kagiso Rabada has officially secured his 600th international cricket wicket. He becomes the fifth South African player to achieve this significant career milestone.
Why it matters
Reaching 600 international wickets places Rabada in an elite group of South African bowlers. This accomplishment highlights his sustained excellence and vital contributions to the national team.
Rabada has taken 349 Test wickets across 75 matches, leaving him just one shy of 350. He currently holds 67 Test wickets against Australia, trailing the 70 wickets Dale Steyn took against the same opponent.
The players
Kagiso Rabada
Kagiso Rabada is a premier South African fast bowler who has established himself as a central figure in international cricket.
Shaun Pollock
Shaun Pollock is a legendary South African cricketer who played 414 international matches between 1995 and 2008.
Dale Steyn
Dale Steyn is a former South African fast bowler renowned for finishing his career with 439 Test wickets.
The details
During the match at Newlands, Rabada dismissed Australian batters Matt Renshaw for a golden duck and Marnus Labuschagne for 4 runs. He now has a chance to surpass legendary figures in South African cricket history if he continues his current form.
Timeline
31 October 2026: Rabada reaches the 600-wicket milestone during the third Test.
Season Trajectory
Rabada is currently chasing the career benchmarks established by Shaun Pollock and Dale Steyn. His performance at Newlands marks a significant step toward climbing the all-time international wicket-taker list for South Africa.
Rabada needs only one more wicket to reach a personal tally of 350 Test wickets. If he takes five more wickets in the second innings, he will become South Africa's fourth-highest international wicket-taker.
The takeaway
Reaching this milestone confirms Rabada as one of the most prolific bowlers in the history of the sport. Fans should watch his next appearances to see if he can claim the remaining wickets needed to climb higher in the South African rankings.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by News18.
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