Kagiso Rabada created history during BAN vs SA 1st Test, becoming the sixth South African to claim 300 red-ball wickets. However, the most remarkable thing about his feat is that he is the fastest to this tally, surpassing Waqar Younis. Radaba achieved his landmark in 11,817 deliveries, while Younis took 12,602 balls to reach the 300-wicket mark in Test cricket. Kagiso Rabada Completes 300 Test Wickets, Achieves Feat During BAN vs SA 1st Test 2024
Others on the list include former South African legends like Dale Steyn and Allan Donald, who recorded 300 wickets in 12,605 and 13,672 deliveries, respectively. Interestingly, Rabada (39.3) has the lowest strike rate amongst the 38 bowlers to have taken 300+ Test wickets.
Fastest To 300 Test Wickets (Ball Wise)
Player | Country | Balls Taken |
Kagiso Rabada | South Africa | 11,817 |
Waqar Younis | Pakistan | 1,2602 |
Dale Steyn | South Africa | 1,2605 |
Allan Donald | South Africa | 13,672 |
Malcolm Marshall | West Indies | 13,728 |
In his short career already, Rabada has claimed 529 wickets for South Africa, which include 301 in Tests, 157 in One-Day Internationals, and 71 in t20 Internationals between 2014 and 2024. Apart from being the fastest to 300 Test wickets, Rabada also is the seventh-fastest to 250 wickets, taking just 53 matches to reach the landmark.
Meanwhile, in the ongoing BAN vs SA 1st Test at Dhaka, visitors South Africa have gained a stranglehold over the hosts, knocking over as many as eight wickets in one and a half session on Day 1. Wiaan Mulder has managed to claim three wickets, while Rabada and Keshav Maharaj have picked two apiece, with Dane Piedt taking a solitary wicket.
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