Kagiso Rabada reaches 350 Test wickets, becomes second fastest Proteas bowler to do so

Kagiso Rabada became the second-fastest South African bowler to take 350 Test wickets on October 31, 2026. The 31-year-old pacer reached the milestone during his 75th Test match, playing against Australia at Newlands in Cape Town. Rabada achieved the feat after taking three wickets in the opening four overs of the second innings, having previously claimed one wicket in the first innings.

Dale Steyn remains the fastest South African to 350 Test wickets, reaching the mark in 69 matches. Globally, Muthiah Muralidaran and Ravichandran Ashwin share the record by achieving the feat in 66 Tests. Rabada could also surpass Steyn's South African record of 70 Test wickets against Australia if he claims six or more wickets in the second innings.