Kagiso Rabada Ruled Out Of ODI Series Against Australia, Doubtful For 3-Match Test Series

Rabada is likely to remain out of action for nine to 10 weeks after suffering a Grade 3 tear in his right hamstring.

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Star fast bowler Kagiso Rabada will miss the upcoming three-match ODI series at home against six-time world champions Australia due to a hamstring injury and is also doubtful for the three-match T20I series between the two teams.

Australia will travel to South Africa next month to play three ODIs and three Tests. The three one-day matches are scheduled to be played in Durban, Johannesburg and Potchefstroom on September 24, 27 and 30, respectively. The three Tests will be played from October 9 to 13 in Durban, October 18 to 22 in Gqeberha and October 27 to 31 at Newlands in Cape Town.

According to available information, Rabada is likely to remain out of action for nine to 10 weeks after suffering a Grade 3 tear in his right hamstring.

“Kagiso Rabada

is currently progressing through the early stages of his rehabilitation from a right hamstring injury under the close supervision of the CSA medical team. He will miss the three-match ODI series against Australia, scheduled from September 24 to 30. His availability for the Test series against Australia will depend on how he progresses through his rehabilitation, with a decision on his selection to be made closer to the series,” a Cricket South Africa (CSA) official was quoted as saying by Cricbuzz.

Rabada is one of South Africa’s greatest fast bowlers of all time. He last represented the Proteas in the first semifinal of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 against New Zealand at Eden Gardens on March 4. His last competitive appearance came for Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on May 31.

Rabada topped the wicket-takers’ chart in the 2026 edition of the IPL to win the Purple Cap.

Rabada’s absence will be a major setback for South Africa in the ODI series, and if he misses the Test series as well, the Proteas’ chances of qualifying for the World Test Championship (WTC) 2027 final could suffer a significant blow.

South Africa are currently second in the WTC 2025-27 points table with a 75.00% points percentage (PCT). They need to win at least seven of their next 10 matches in the ongoing cycle to guarantee their place in the WTC 2027 final at The Oval in June next year.