‘Ready to cause havoc’: Sight that could rattle Aussie top order as Proteas set for massive boost

It is the photograph of Kagiso Rabada that should put the fear of God into Australia’s brittle top order.

By Courtney Walsh · Fox Sports

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 7:49 PM

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Kagiso Rabada is targeting a return for the second Test in Gqeberha after recovering from a hamstring injury.
Australia leads the series 1-0 following a 214-run victory over South Africa in Durban.
South Africa's David Bedingham highlighted Rabada's sharp bowling during training as a major boost for the squad.

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South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada is nearing a return from a hamstring injury ahead of the second Test against Australia in Gqeberha. Teammate David Bedingham noted that Rabada bowled sharply in training and is eager to cause havoc against the Australian batting lineup as South Africa aims to level the series following a 214-run defeat in Durban.

Rabada trained alongside Anrich Nortje, Marco Jansen, and Wiann Mulder, testing incoming batters Matthew Breetzke and Marques Ackerman. Meanwhile, opening batsman Aiden Markram missed training for personal reasons but is expected to rejoin the Proteas squad ahead of the match.

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‘Ready to cause havoc’: Sight that could rattle Aussie top order as Proteas set for massive boost

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