SA vs NED: Kagiso Rabada Becomes 5th Fastest South Africa Bowler To Take 150 ODI Wickets

South Africa pacer Kagiso Rabada achieved a massive feat in the ODI Cricket for his country. The fast bowler became the fifth fastest player for Proteas to complete 150 wickets in the 50-over format, joining the likes of Dale Steyn, Imran Tahir Allan Donald.

Kagiso Rabada achieved the feat in the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023 game against the Netherlands. The 15th match of the tournament is taking place at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala. The Proteas won the toss and opted to field first in the rain-curtailed game.

South Africa pacers have troubled Netherlands batters big time. The conditions have supported fast bowlers as well and they have utilised it well. Kagiso Rabada has been the pick of the bowlers so far as he has bowled impeccable lines and lengths and has bagged two wickets.

Kagiso Rabada drew the first blood for his team when he removed Vikramjit Singh. After that, he trapped Bas de Leede in LBW to put his side in the driver’s seat. With the second wicket, he completed 150 wickets in the ODIs.

Kagiso Rabada took 95 matches to achieve the feat. The fast bowler joined the elite list, comprising Allan Donald, Imran Tahir, Morne Morkel, Dale Steyn, And Kagiso Rabada. He took the same matches as Steyn to complete 150 wickets.

Coming to the match, South Africa are all over the Netherlands. They have bowled magnificently well and have taken 5 wickets in no time. Apart from Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Marco Jansen and Gerald Coetzee have taken a wicket each so far. The Proteas are yet to lose a game in the ICC World Cup 2023 so far and would be hoping to continue their winning run.

SA vs NED: Fastest South African players to take 150 wickets

Allan Donald is the fastest South African player to take 150 wickets in the ODIs. He achieved the feat in 89 ODIs. Imran Tahir is second on the list as he also achieved the milestone in 89 matches. Morne Morkel took 91 games to take 150 wickets whereas Dale Steyn and Kagiso Rabada are also in the list: