Kristina
South Africa speedster Kagiso Rabada scripted his name in cricketing history when he reached the 300 mark of Test wickets on October 21, 2024. That day would go down in record books as it added him to an elite club of those few who have brought individualism to Test bowling.
Rabada’s route to the 300 wickets mark is never one that stopped at phenomenal. He reached the milestone in his 65th Test, speaking a lot to his continuous excellence and dedication. At 11,817 balls, it overtakes the legendary Waqar Younis. This marks one of Rabada’s capabilities: generating wickets at such a speed.
As compared to other South African fast bowlers, Dale Steyn and Allan Donald, Rabada’s record shines brighter as both of them took far more deliveries to claim their 300th wicket in comparison to Kagiso Rabada.
But then, Rabada’s age at the time of his 300th wicket sealed it further for him to be placed among the greats. He was 29 years and 149 days old, making him the eighth youngest player to grab 300, behind only the legendary Kapil Dev.
rabada had, as was predictable, a typically humble take on this landmark moment. “I was more focused on how we were going to win this Test, especially after losing the toss and bowling first,” he said. “But when it happened, it was just a relief. Everyone plays for milestones, but it was a relief. It’s a special moment.”
The 300th Test wicket by Rabada says volumes more than just mere numbers do. It speaks of the honed skill, the determination, and the commitment to the game, something many enter into with frightful eagerness, even to recognize and idolize. As Rabada progresses along with cricketing life, it can be very confidently said that generations to come would be inspired by him leaving an impression as deep as a finger print on the sport.
