South Africa vs Sri Lanka 2016/17, 2nd Test - 5 Talking Points

#3 Kagiso Rabada takes up the responsibility

Rabada is rapidly establishing himself as the face of South Africa’s bowling attack

That the Lankan batting folded cheaply across both innings should also shed light on a South African bowling unit which is shaping up to be a menacing one. Apart from Vernon Philander’s nagging consistency and impeccable utilisation of seam, the blossoming of Kagiso Rabada has made matters worse for opposition batsmen.

One glance at the scorecard would suggest the threat presented by the 21-year old fast bowler. By accounting for four of Sri Lanka’s top-six in the first-innings quite cheaply, he sent out a strong statement. Five of his six scalps in the second innings were of the top-seven. Deservedly, Rabada took home the Player of the Match award.