Kagiso Rabada (Source: AFP)In a major setback for South Africa, fast bowler Kagiso Rabada misses the first Test of the three-match series against Australia in Durban as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury he suffered in June.Naming their playing 11 for the series opener, which starts today, South Africa have instead opted for two spinners, Simon Harmer and Keshav Maharaj, while Anrich Nortje came in as Kagiso Rabada’s replacement.Notably, Rabada trained with the team at Kingsmead on Thursday, and the team hoped he'd still have a part to play in the second and third Tests, the first of which in Gqeberha starts on October 18.Rabada is South Africa’s second-highest wicket-taker, after Dale Steyn, on the Australian soil. Thus, his absence removes a bowler who can consistently break partnerships and trouble Australia's top order with pace and control.Along the same lines, in this article, let’s take an elaborate look at Kagiso Rabada’s Test records in and against Australia.Kagiso Rabada’s Test Record vs AustraliaAfter England, Australia is Kagiso Rabada’s most successful country for taking Test wickets, with 58 scalps compared to 66 in England. Australian conditions, known for their pace and bounce, suit Rabada’s aggressive fast-bowling style. Kagiso Rabada has been a consistent wicket-taker against Australia in Test cricket, claiming 58 wickets in 11 matches and 20 innings between 2016 and 2025.Rabada has bowled 360.1 overs, including 72 maidens, while conceding 1,241 runs. His bowling average of 21.39 highlights his effectiveness, while an economy rate of 3.44 and strike rate of 37.2 underline his ability to take wickets regularly.ALSO READSouth Africa Test Squad vs Australia Announced, Kagiso Rabada IncludedHis best innings figures against Australia are 6/54, while his best match figures stand at 11/150. These numbers reflect his ability to make decisive contributions across both innings of a Test match.Rabada has also recorded 4 five-wicket hauls and 1 ten-wicket match haul against the Australians.His record demonstrates his value as South Africa’s frontline fast bowler, particularly against a formidable opposition.By combining sustained pressure with the ability to produce match-changing spells, Rabada has established an impressive record against Australia in the longest format.StatisticSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Tablevs AustraliaSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSpanSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table2016-2025SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableMatchesSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table11SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableInningsSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table20SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableOversSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table360.1SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableMaidensSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table72SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableWicketsSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table58SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableBBISelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table6/54SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableBBMSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table11/150SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableAverageSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table21.39SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableEconomySelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table3.44SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableStrike RateSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table37.2SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table5wSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table4SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table10wSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table1(*All Stats and Numbers updated till 9th October 2026)Kagiso Rabada’s Test Record in AustraliaThe South African spearhead has delivered several impactful performances in the longest format of the game on Australian soil, claiming 26 wickets in six matches and 10 innings between 2016 and 2023.Kagiso Rabada’s ability to generate pace, bounce and movement has made him a key figure in South Africa’s bowling attack against the Aussies on their home soil.Rabada has bowled 185.4 overs in Australia, conceding 688 runs at an average of 26.46 and an economy rate of 3.70. His strike rate of 42.8 highlights his ability to take wickets regularly rather than simply contain runs. He has also claimed one five-wicket haul, with his best innings figures standing at 5/92.His best match figures in Australia are 8/89, underlining his capacity to trouble the hosts across both innings. Although he is yet to register a ten-wicket match haul on Australian soil, his wicket-taking record reflects his importance in challenging conditions against a strong batting lineup.Across his Australian tours, Rabada has combined aggression with dangerously consistent spells. His record shows his ability to deliver breakthroughs, apply pressure, and remain central to South Africa’s Test attack when playing away from home.StatisticSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableIn AustraliaSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSpanSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table2016-2023SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableMatchesSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table6SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableInningsSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table10SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableOversSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table185.4SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableMaidensSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table26SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableWicketsSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table26SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableBBISelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table5/92SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableBBMSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table8/89SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableAverageSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table26.46SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableEconomySelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table3.7SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableStrike RateSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table42.8SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table5wSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table1SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table10wSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table0(*All Stats and Numbers updated till 9th October 2026)ALSO READWhy Was Bhuvneshwar Kumar Picked For IND vs NZ Series? 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