Kagiso Rabada Wife, Age, Height, Stats, IPL, Teams, Jersey Number

Published on: Jun 28, 2018 6:12 pm IST|Updated on: Apr 23, 2024 3:43 pm IST

South Africa cricketer Kagiso Rabada

Kagiso Rabada is a talented South African cricketer who is known for his exceptional pace and ability to swing the ball both ways. He made his international debut in 2014 and has since become one of the most feared bowlers in world cricket. With his aggressive bowling style and consistent performance, Rabada has established himself as a key player for his team. He has also achieved several milestones in his career, including becoming the youngest player to take 150 wickets in Test cricket. In addition to his cricketing skills, Rabada is also known for his sportsmanship and humble demeanor on and off the field.

Biography

Nickname: KG
Profession: Cricketer
Autobiography: NA
Biopic: NA
Physical Appearance
Height 6 feet 3 inches
Weight (approx.): 86 kg
Eye Colour: Black
Hair Colour: Black
Tattoos: No
Personal Life
Date of Birth: 25 May 1995
Birth Place: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Zodiac sign/Sun sign: Gemini
Nationality: South African
School: St. Stithians Boys College, Johannesburg
College: NA
Instagram rabada_25
Signature: NA

 

Family

Father: NA
Mother: Florence Rabada (Lawyer)
Sister: 1
Brother: NA
Coach/Mentor: Ray Jennings
Religion: Christianity
Address: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Cricket Career

International Debut:
Test: 5 November 2015 vs India in Mohali
ODI: 10 July 2015 vs Bangladesh in Dhaka
T20: 5 November 2014 vs Australia in Adelaide
Jersey Number 25
Domestic/State Team: NA
Nature on field: Aggressive
Likes to play against: NA
Favourite Shot: NA
  •  Rabada became RSA’s leading wicket-taker at the 2014 ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup where he picked 14 wickets at an economy of 3.10.
  • Rabada picked a recoord number of wickets while playing for Highveld Lions in a Domestic match against Dolphins in February 2015. It also included a mammoth 9 wickets from 2nd innings.
  • On July 2015, Rabada made his ODI debut for South Africa against Bangladesh on 10 July 2015. He achieved the best figures of 6/16 (on his debut).

Career Turning Point

Rabada’s impressive performances in South African domestic cricket helped him grab a spot in the national side.

What is Kagiso Rabada bowling speed?

Kagiso Rabada is one of the fastest bowlers in world cricket, and he is known to consistently bowl at speeds in excess of 140 kmph. In fact, he has been clocked bowling as fast as 156 km/h (97 mph) in international matches, making him a genuine pace threat for any opposition team. His ability to maintain high speeds throughout his spells and also swing the ball both ways makes him a formidable bowler in all formats of the game.

Preferences

Hobbies: Playing Piano, Listening to music, Playing FIFA on Playstation
Favourite Batsmen: Michael Clarke
Favourite Bowlers: Shane Warne, Wasim Akram
Favourite Cricket Ground: NA
Favourite sports personalities: NA
Favourite Food: Chinese Food
Favourite Actors: Shah Rukh Khan
Favourite Films: NA
Favourite Musicians/Singers: NA
Favourite Destinations: NA
Smoking/Alcohol: NA

 

Kagiso Rabada Wife

Marital Status: Unmarried
Kagiso Rabada Girlfriend: NA
Kagiso Rabada Wife name: NA
Marriage Date: NA
Children: NA

Lesser Known

Facts

  • Rabada graduated from St. Stithians Boys College in 2013. Interestingly, it is the same school as New Zealand’s Grant Elliot and England’s Michael Lumb.
  • Kagiso Rabada’s father is a brain surgeon and a philanthropist. Young Rabada often accompanied his father to various impoverished black neighborhoods in Johannesburg where he gifted shoes and clothes to kids.

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