IPL 2024, Kagiso Rabada races to 250 T20 wickets: Stats
Punjab Kings pacer Kagiso Rabada has completed 250 wickets in the 20-over format. He reached the milestone with his first wicket against Mumbai Indians in Match 33 of the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) in Chandigarh. Over 100 of his scalps have come in the IPL. The right-arm speedster has also made a significant mark at the international level. Here are his stats.
250 T20 scalps for Rabada
Rabada dismissed MI opener Ishan Kishan for his 250th T20 scalp. He finished with figures worth 1/42 from four overs . In 197 T20 matches, he has 250 scalps at 23.40. Rabada's tally includes seven four-wicket hauls with 4/21 being his best scores. 58 of his scalps have come in 56 T20Is for South Africa as his economy in this regard is 8.61.
Here are his IPL numbers
Playing his 76th IPL game since debuting in the competition in 2017, Rabada has raced to 116 scalps as he averages around 20.95. His economy rate is 8.41. Last year, he became the fastest bowler to claim 100 IPL wickets, accomplishing the feat in 64 games. In addition to PBKS, Rabada has represented Delhi Capitals in the competition.
76 scalps for DC
In 50 IPL matches for DC, Rabada claimed wickets at an average of 20.52. He is still the franchise's second-highest wicket-taker as his tally is only second to Amit Mishra (110). Rabada's best year in the IPL was 2020. He racked up a prolific 30 scalps at just 18.26. Rabada's performance saw him bag the prestigious Purple Cap.
Rabada's returns for PBKS
Since joining PBKS in 2022, Rabada has scalped 40 wickets from 26 games at an economy of 8.79. He averages 21.77. No other bowler has claimed more wickets for the Kings since Rabada debuted for the franchise. In the ongoing season, the Proteas ace now has 10 wickets across seven games as his economy rate is 8.32.
