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Rabada could return for South Africa's second Test against Australia
Kagiso Rabada could return for South Africa in the second Test against Australia after missing the opening match with a hamstring injury.
Captain Temba Bavuma said the fast bowler looked well and that leaving him out in Durban was a precaution to give him more recovery time.
Australia won that first Test by 214 runs and lead the three-match series 1-0.
Rabada's return could strengthen South Africa's fast-bowling attack, but the team also needs more runs from its batters.
The second Test starts on October 18 at St George's Park in Gqeberha.
South Africa may have to leave out a player to make room for Rabada, with Anrich Nortje one possible option.
Kagiso Rabada could return for South Africa’s second Test against Australia after missing the series opener with a hamstring injury.
Captain Temba Bavuma said Rabada looked good and that his omission from the first Test was precautionary.
The second Test is scheduled to begin on October 18 at St George’s Park in Gqeberha.
South Africa trail 1-0 in the three-Test series after losing the first match by 214 runs in Durban.
Rabada’s possible return could strengthen South Africa’s pace attack, but the sources say his fitness and selection are not yet confirmed.
- Who
- Kagiso Rabada could return for South Africa. Captain Temba Bavuma provided an update on his recovery.
- What
- Rabada may play in the second Test against Australia after missing the first Test with a hamstring injury.
- When
- The second Test is scheduled to begin on October 18, 2026.
- Where
- St George’s Park in Gqeberha, South Africa.
- Why
- His first-Test omission was described by Bavuma as precautionary, giving Rabada extra time to recover.
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Australia beat South Africa by 214 runs in Durban to take a 1-0 lead in the series.
Bavuma said Rabada looked good and that his omission from the first Test was precautionary.
The second Test is scheduled to begin at St George’s Park in Gqeberha.
- Series score
- Australia lead 1-0
- First-Test margin
- Australia won by 214 runs
- Second Test venue
- St George’s Park, Gqeberha
- Second Test start
- October 18, 2026
- Injury
- Hamstring injury
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What people are saying
'KG' looks good. I think Super Sport (TV) kept showing him on the big screen bowling. He's as bubbly as ever within the changing room,
KG (Rabada) looks good,