Kagiso Rabada Biography: Age, Proteas Career, Records and Teams
Kagiso Rabada Quick Facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full name | Kagiso Rabada |
| Date of birth | 25 May 1995 |
| Age | 31 (as of 2026) |
| Place of birth | Johannesburg, Gauteng |
| Role | Right-arm fast bowler |
| Bats | Left-handed |
| Height | 1.85 m |
| International debut | 2014 (T20I v Australia) |
| SA20 team | MI Cape Town |
| IPL team | Gujarat Titans (from 2025) |
Early Career
Rabada made his debut for Gauteng in December 2013. A year later he was the star bowler of South Africa’s team at the 2014 Under-19 Cricket World Cup, which South Africa won. His 6 for 25 against Australia was the best bowling of the tournament.
In February 2015, playing for the Lions, he took 14 wickets in one match against the Dolphins, including 9 for 33 in one innings. These are among the best figures in South African domestic cricket.
International Career
| Format | Debut |
|---|---|
| T20 International | 5 November 2014 v Australia |
| One-Day International | 10 July 2015 v Bangladesh |
| Test | 5 November 2015 v India |
He took a hat-trick on his ODI debut and is one of very few bowlers to have taken hat-tricks in both ODIs and T20Is.
Records and Awards
- Top of both the Test and ODI bowling rankings by January 2018, aged 22.
- Youngest bowler to take 150 Test wickets (July 2018).
- Won six awards at Cricket South Africa’s annual awards in 2016, including Cricketer of the Year, and six again in 2018.
- Named the best young player in the world by Wisden in 2018.
- Part of the Proteas team that won the 2023 to 2025 ICC World Test Championship.
Franchise Cricket
| Years | Team |
|---|---|
| 2016 | Kent (England) |
| 2017 to 2021 | Delhi Capitals (IPL) |
| 2022 to 2024 | Punjab Kings (IPL) |
| 2023 onwards | MI Cape Town (SA20) |
| 2025 onwards | Gujarat Titans (IPL) |
The SA20 Season 5 starts on 17 January 2027. See the SA20 2027 schedule and the Proteas home schedule 2026/27.
Kagiso Rabada Questions
How old is Kagiso Rabada?
He was born on 25 May 1995, so he is 31 years old in 2026.
Which SA20 team does Kagiso Rabada play for?
MI Cape Town.
What records does Kagiso Rabada hold?
He was the youngest bowler to take 150 Test wickets, and he topped both the Test and ODI bowling rankings at the age of 22.
When did Kagiso Rabada make his Test debut?
On 5 November 2015, against India.