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Rabada Becomes Fastest Pacer to 350 Test Wickets: The third and final match of the three-Test series between South Africa and Australia, held at Newlands Stadium in Cape Town, proved to be historic. On the fifth day of the match, South African star fast bowler Kagiso Rabada achieved a milestone that every fast bowler dreams of reaching. With his lethal bowling, Rabada shattered a long-standing record held by Dale Steyn, marking a new chapter in Test cricket.
Kagiso Rabada Creates History, Fastest Fast Bowler to Take 350 Wickets
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On the fourth day of the Cape Town Test, South Africa were bowled out for 387 in their second innings, setting Australia a target of 288 runs for victory. The Australian side got off to a disastrous start in their pursuit of the target. In the very first session of the fifth day, Rabada began wreaking havoc on the Australian batters. He struck twice early on, and by claiming the wicket of Travis Head his third scalp of the innings he reached the milestone of 350 Test wickets.
Rabada's Deadly Spell on Day 5 of the Cape Town Test
The first innings of this match had not been particularly memorable for Rabada, as he managed only one wicket. However, he returned in spectacular form during the second innings. By taking the first three wickets of Australia's second innings, Rabada not only put his team in a commanding position but also earned the distinction of becoming the fastest fast bowler in terms of balls bowled to reach 350 wickets in international Test cricket.
Strong Comeback in Second Innings After First Innings Setback
By reaching this historic milestone, Kagiso Rabada broke a major record previously held by his legendary compatriot and former fast bowler, Dale Steyn.
Previously, the record for taking 350 wickets in the fewest number of balls in Test cricket was held by Dale Steyn, who achieved this feat in 14,719 balls. Kagiso Rabada has now set a new world record by reaching 350 wickets in just 13,808 balls.Dale Steyn's Massive Record Broken
Here is the list of the top 5 fast bowlers in the world who reached the milestone of 350 wickets in international Test cricket in the fewest number of balls bowled:
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Top 5 Fast Bowlers to Complete 350 Test Wickets in Fewest Balls
| Rank | Bowler | Country | Balls Bowled |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kagiso Rabada | South Africa | 13,808 |
| 2 | Dale Steyn | South Africa | 14,719 |
| 3 | Waqar Younis | Pakistan | 14,905 |
| 4 | Malcolm Marshall | West Indies | 16,285 |
| 5 | Mitchell Starc | Australia | 16,908 |
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