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[WATCH] Rabada bowls 154 kmph ripper to Travis Head on Test return

Kagiso Rabada marked his return from a hamstring injury with a searing 154.5 kmph delivery to Travis Head during the 2nd Test between South Africa and Australia at St George's Park, Gqeberha.

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 10:58 AM
[WATCH] Rabada bowls 154 kmph ripper to Travis Head on Test return
Key Things to Know
  • Kagiso Rabada bowled a 154.5 kmph delivery to Travis Head during his Test return from injury.
  • Rabada struck in the opening over of Australia's innings, removing Nic Maddinson caught at slip.
  • South Africa declared at 425/9 in their first innings behind Temba Bavuma's top score of 179.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Kagiso Rabada made an emphatic return from a hamstring injury by bowling a searing 154.5 kmph delivery to Travis Head on Day 4 of the second Test between South Africa and Australia at St George's Park in Gqeberha. Head opted to leave the high-speed delivery outside off stump, which quickly drew widespread attention online after being shared by official broadcaster FanCode.

Rabada replaced Keshav Maharaj in the starting lineup and had earlier dismissed Nic Maddinson in the opening over of Australia's second innings. Chasing a target after South Africa declared at 425/9—bolstered by Temba Bavuma's 179—Australia slumped to 69/6 by the lunch break on Day 4, leaving South Africa in complete control of the match.

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