In a stunning display of pace and precision, South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has etched his name in cricket history by breaking Jasprit Bumrah’s world record and becoming the first player ever to achieve a rare and unparalleled bowling milestone.
During the ongoing international series, Rabada stunned the cricketing world by becoming the first bowler to take 5-wicket hauls in all three formats — Tests, ODIs, and T20Is — against every top 10 ICC-ranked nation. This exceptional feat surpasses the previous record held by India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, who had achieved it across formats but not against all top-tier teams.
Rabada’s latest performance came against England, where he scalped 5 wickets in a fiery spell, completing the unique record that now stands unmatched in modern cricket.
Known for his raw pace, deadly yorkers, and relentless line-and-length bowling, Rabada has been a pillar of South Africa’s pace attack since his debut. With this new record, he not only cements his place as one of the finest bowlers of his generation but also raises the bar for fast bowlers worldwide.
Tributes poured in from across the cricketing fraternity. Former cricketers, analysts, and fans hailed Rabada’s achievement as a landmark in the evolution of modern pace bowling, showcasing endurance, adaptability, and dominance across formats and conditions.
Cricket South Africa celebrated the moment with a special ceremony, and ICC is expected to officially recognize the milestone as one of the rarest in cricket history.
Kagiso Rabada’s record-breaking achievement isn’t just a personal milestone — it’s a testament to the art of pace bowling at its peak. With this, Rabada doesn’t just follow legends — he becomes one.
