| IPL Debut year | 2017 |
| IPL Teams | Delhi Capitals (2017-2021), Punjab Kings (2022-present) |
| Nationality | South African |
| Role | Bowler |
| Batting Style | Left-handed |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm fast |
| Current Auction Price | INR 9.25 crore |
| Last IPL Season Wickets | 7 |
Kagiso Rabada is a right-arm fast bowler, who plays for South Africa at the International level and Punjab Kings in the IPL.
Rabada was first picked by the Delhi Capitals ahead of the 2017 IPL, where he played 6 matches for the franchise and also took 6 wickets. Since then, he has only played for Delhi till the 2021 IPL. Delhi Capitals released him from their squad before the 2022 IPL auction.
In the 2022 IPL mega auction, Punjab Kings bought him for a hefty sum of INR 9.25 crore. He is going to play for the same franchise (Punjab Kings) in IPL 2024 as well.
‘Kagiso Rabada’ IPL teams from 2017-24
One of the best pacers of the current era, South Africa's right-arm fast-bowler Kagiso Rabada has been a constant in the Indian Premier League (IPL) since he made his debut back in 2017.
Rabada was picked by the then Delhi Daredevils (Capitals) for INR 5 Crores during the 2017 auction. However, he played just 6 games in his debut season and missed out on the next one due to an injury.
He returned in 2019 and proceeded to spearhead the Capitals' attack by claiming 25 wickets in just 12 games.
In 2020, Rabada went one step ahead, claiming a staggering 30 wickets in 17 games to win the 'Purple Cap' as Delhi made its way to the finals for the first time in IPL history.
During the course of this incredible run, Rabada also went 25 innings on the bounce with at least one wicket/game- an all-time IPL record.
Rabada endured a poor season in 2021 as he managed just 15 wickets in as many matches at an economy of 8.14 runs per over. He was released by the Capitals ahead of the mega auction, where Punjab Kings claimed his services for INR 9.25 Crores.
Rabada had a decent outing in his maiden season for PBKS as he claimed 23 wickets in 13 innings at an economy of 8.46 runs per over.
In the 2023 IPL edition, Rabada played only 6 matches for Punjab Kings. He took 7 wickets in his 6 matches at an expensive economy rate of 10.09 runs per over. He will be seen playing for the same franchise (Punjab Kings) in the 2024 IPL.
‘Kagiso Rabada’ IPL Auction Price
The South African pacer was bought by the then Delhi Capitals for INR 5 Crores ahead of the 2017 season.
He was regained by the Delhi franchise for INR 4.2 Crores in the 2018 mega-auction. However, the Proteas pacer missed the 2018 edition due to an injury.
Rabada returned in 2019, and throughout the next three seasons, he became the lynchpin of the Capitals' attack, alongside his compatriot, Anrich Nortje.
He was eventually released by DC ahead of the 2022 mega-auction, but the right-arm pacer found a new home in the form of Punjab Kings in the auction, with the Preity Zinta-led franchise shelling out INR 9.25 Crores for his services. He is also retained for the same price (INR 9.25 crore) by the Punjab Kings ahead of the 2024 IPL.
| Year | Team | Salary (in INR) |
| 2017 | Delhi Capitals | 5 Crore |
| 2019 | Delhi Capitals | 4.20 Crore |
| 2020 | Delhi Capitals | 4.20 Crore |
| 2021 | Delhi Capitals | 4.20 Crore |
| 2022 | Punjab Kings | 9.25 Crore |
| 2023 | Punjab Kings | 9.25 Crore |
| 2024 | Punjab Kings | 9.25 Crore |
| Total | 45.35 Crore |
‘Kagiso Rabada’ IPL runs year-wise
| Year | Mat | Inn | NO | Runs | Avg | HS | SR | 50 | 100 | 4s | 6s | CT |
| 2017 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 55 | 18.33 | 44 | 85.93 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 4.66 | 9 | 93.33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 2020 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 56 | 14.00 | 15* | 114.28 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 8 |
| 2021 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 13.00 | 9* | 216.66 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 |
| 2022 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 48 | 9.60 | 25 | 111.63 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| 2023 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 69 | 29 | 11 | 186 | 10.94 | 44 | 103.91 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 6 | 25 |
‘Kagiso Rabada’ IPL wickets year-wise
As per the official IPL site, Rabada has taken overall 106 wickets in his 6-year-long IPL career. Here are his bowling stats:-
| Year | Matches | Innings | Wickets | Average | Economy | Best Figures | 4-wicket match |
| 2017 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 31.33 | 8.46 | 2/20 | 0 |
| 2019 | 12 | 12 | 25 | 14.72 | 8.14 | 4/21 | 2 |
| 2020 | 17 | 17 | 30 | 18.26 | 8.34 | 4/24 | 2 |
| 2021 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 30.40 | 7.82 | 3/36 | 0 |
| 2022 | 13 | 13 | 23 | 17.65 | 8.81 | 4/33 | 2 |
| 2023 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 33.14 | 10.09 | 2/34 | 0 |
| Total | 69 | 69 | 106 | 20.86 | 8.41 | 4/21 | 6 |
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‘Kagiso Rabada' IPL Records
Here are some of the milestones that Rabada has achieved in his IPL career so far:-
| Most number of consecutive innings for a bowler with at least 1 wicket | Kagiso Rabada went through a streak of 25 innings between 2017-20, where he finished with at least 1 scalp every game. |
| At the 2nd spot in the most wickets category in a single edition of the IPL | In the 2020 season of the IPL, Kagiso Rabada claimed as many as 30 wickets to win the 'Purple Cap'. This is the second-most number of scalps claimed by a bowler in a single season of the IPL. The 1st spot is jointly held by Dwayne Bravo and Harshal Patel- 32 wickets in 2013 and 2021 respectively. |
| At the 3rd spot in the most 4-wicket-hauls category in IPL history | Rabada has taken six 4-wicket-hauls in his 69-match IPL career. Sunil Narine (8) has topped the list with the 2nd spot jointly held by Lasith Malinga and Yuzvendra Chahal - seven 4-wicket-hauls. |
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FAQs on Kagiso Rabada
Which IPL team does Kagiso Rabada play for?
Kagiso Rabada plays for the Punjab Kings in the IPL.
Kagiso Rabada plays for the Punjab Kings in the IPL.
What is the IPL salary of Kagiso Rabada?
Kagiso Rabada is paid INR 9.25 crore by the PBKS franchise every season.
Kagiso Rabada is paid INR 9.25 crore by the PBKS franchise every season.
What is the jersey no. of Kagiso Rabada?
Kagiso Rabada wears jersey no. 25 at the back while representing the PBKS franchise in the IPL.
Kagiso Rabada wears jersey no. 25 at the back while representing the PBKS franchise in the IPL.
How many wickets did Kagiso Rabada take in IPL 2023?
Kagiso Rabada took 7 wickets in the 2023 IPL, which takes his total wickets tally to 106 in the IPL.
Kagiso Rabada took 7 wickets in the 2023 IPL, which takes his total wickets tally to 106 in the IPL.
