Full Name: Kagiso Rabada Date of Birth: May 25, 1995 Birthplace: Johannesburg, South Africa Role: Right-Arm Fast Bowler | Strike Bowler Across All Formats Kagiso Rabada has emerged as the modern-day torchbearer of South African fast bowling. Tall, athletic, and relentless, Rabada possesses all the hallmarks of a world-class pacer—raw pace, unerring accuracy, searing yorkers, and an unshakable hunger to dominate. Born in Johannesburg to a supportive family rooted in education and discipline—his father a doctor and his mother a lawyer—Rabada grew up in a structured environment. Cricket came calling early, and he grabbed the game with both hands during his school years at St. Stithians College, a prestigious Johannesburg institution. Rabada first exploded onto the international scene during the 2014 U-19 World Cup, where his pace terrorized batters and helped South Africa lift the trophy. Just a year later, he made his senior debut and announced himself in stunning fashion—taking a hat-trick on ODI debut against Bangladesh, finishing with 6/16. But it was in Test cricket that Rabada truly came alive. By the age of 22, he had already taken over 100 wickets, joining the likes of Dale Steyn, Allan Donald, and Makhaya Ntini as South Africa’s fast bowling greats. He quickly became the youngest South African to take 200 Test wickets, showcasing his class on every surface. Career highlights include: - Over 280 Test wickets at a stunning strike rate - Ranked No. 1 Test Bowler by ICC multiple times - 6 five-wicket hauls in ODIs and 13 in Tests - Leading wicket-taker in the 2018 Test season worldwide - Starring in leagues like IPL (Delhi Capitals) and SA20 (MI Cape Town) Rabada's presence is imposing. He generates steep bounce, clocks speeds near 150 km/h, and possesses a lethal short ball. Yet off the field, he’s calm, thoughtful, and passionate about the arts, music, and literature. He’s also vocal about social justice and transformation in South African cricket. Though still young, Rabada has taken on the responsibility of leading the Proteas pace attack with maturity and pride. Whether in the longest format or in T20 leagues across the globe, he continues to evolve, adapt, and deliver with fire and finesse. With jersey number 25, Kagiso Rabada is not just a fast bowler—he’s a force of nature, a generational talent, and the heartbeat of South Africa’s bowling future.