Kagiso Rabada breaks Dale Steyn's record in Test against Australia

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Kagiso Rabada breaks Dale Steyn's record in Test against Australia
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Kagiso Rabada became the fastest bowler to take 350 Test wickets during South Africa's 176-run victory over Australia in the third Test at Newlands in Cape Town on October 31. He achieved this milestone by dismissing Matt Renshaw and Marnus Labuschagne in the first over of Australia's second innings, followed by Travis Head. Rabada reached his 350th wicket in 13,808 deliveries, surpassing Dale Steyn’s record of 14,719 balls. The win secured South Africa a 2-1 series victory after Australia initially led the series 1-0. Australia's batting performance drew criticism, with former opener David Warner calling it "utterly disgraceful."

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  • •Rabada took three wickets in Australia's second innings.
  • •South Africa declared a target of 288 runs.
  • •Rabada reached 350 wickets in 75 Tests.
  • •Simon Harmer took six wickets to bowled Australia out for 111.
  • •Former Australian opener David Warner criticized team's batting.
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Rabada picked up three wickets in Australia's second innings, starting with Matt Renshaw and Marnus Labuschagne in the first over of the visitors' chase.

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