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Kagiso Rabada Set to Return for South Africa in 2nd Test Against Australia
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News18•14-10-2026, 07:59
Kagiso Rabada Set to Return for South Africa in 2nd Test Against Australia
- •Fast bowler Kagiso Rabada is expected to return to South Africa's playing XI for the second Test against Australia.
- •The second Test of the three-match series will be held at St George's Park in Gqeberha from October 18 to 22.
- •Test captain Temba Bavuma stated that Rabada was rested in the first Test purely as a precautionary measure.
- •Rabada is South Africa's highest wicket-taker in the World Test Championship and last played a Test against Pakistan in late 2025.
- •Anrich Nortje or Simon Harmer are considered the most likely candidates to make way for Rabada in the starting lineup.
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The second Test of the three-match series between South Africa and Australia is scheduled to take place at St George’s Park in Gqeberha from October 18 to 22.
Kagiso Rabada was included in the squad for the first Test but was left out from a precautionary point of view to give him a few extra days of recovery, as he has not played a competitive match since the IPL 2026 final on May 31.
Since Marco Jansen and Wiaan Mulder contribute usefully with the bat, fast bowler Anrich Nortje is considered the most likely candidate to make way for Rabada. Alternatively, South Africa could also consider replacing spinner Simon Harmer.
