Often hailed as the youngest-ever bowler to pick up a record total of 150 wickets in the test format at the age of 23 years and 50 days, the South African international cricketer, Kagiso Rabada, has taken a hat-trick in all three formats of cricket. Often hailed as one of the greatest Test bowlers of his generation, Kagiso made his much-anticipated Indian Premier League (IPL) debut for the Delhi Daredevils franchise in the IPL 2017 edition.
After performing for the Delhi Daredevils (now referred to as Delhi Capitals (DC)) till the IPL 2021 edition, Kagiso switched sides and moved to the Punjab Kings (PBKS) franchise in the IPL 2022 season. In the most recent IPL 2025 mega auction held in Jeddah in November 2024, Kagiso was officially picked up by the Gujarat Titans (GT) franchise for a staggering INR 10.75 crore.
In this article, we will take a look at Kagiso’s net worth, lifestyle, achievements, family, and much more.
Kagiso Rabada’s Profile, Net Worth, IPL Salary, Lifestyle, Cars Collection, Lesser-Known Facts And Much More
Kagiso Rabada Biography
Real Name: Kagiso Rabada
Nickname: KG
Profession: South African professional cricketer
Nationality: South African
Gender: Male
Kagiso Rabada Physical Status
Height: 1.90m
Weight: 86Kg
Body Measurements: Chest (42 inches), Waist (34 inches), Biceps (13 inches)
Build: Athletic
Eye color: Black
Hair color: Black
Kagiso Rabada Personal Life
Date of Birth: 25 May 1995 (Thursday)
Place of Birth: Johannesburg, Gauteng,
South Africa
School: Not Available
College: St. Stithians Boys College, Johannesburg
Highest Educational Qualifications: Graduate
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Hobbies: Traveling
Kagiso Rabada Family Life
Mother’s Name: Florence Rabada
Father’s Name: Not Available
Marital Status: Unmarried
Spouse Name: Not Available
Children’s Name: Not Available
Kagiso Rabada IPL Salary
An anecdote of Kagiso’s IPL salary is provided below:
| S.No | Year | IPL Team | Auction Price |
| 1 | 2017 | Delhi Daredevils | INR 5 crore |
| 2 | 2018 | Delhi Daredevils | INR 4.2 Crore |
| 3 | 2019 | Delhi Daredevils | INR 4.2 Crore |
| 4 | 2020 | Delhi Daredevils | INR 4.2 Crore |
| 5 | 2021 | Delhi Daredevils | INR 4.2 Crore |
| 6 | 2022 | Punjab Kings (PBKS) | INR 9.25 Crore |
| 7 | 2023 | Punjab Kings (PBKS) | INR 9.25 Crore |
| 8 | 2024 | Punjab Kings (PBKS) | INR 9.25 Crore |
| 9 | 2025 | Gujarat Titans (GT) | INR 10.75 Crore |
Kagiso Rabada Net Worth
According to the reports and statistics, South African professional cricketer and debutant bowler for the Gujarat Titans (GT)’ upcoming IPL 2025 squad, Kagiso has an enormous net worth of INR 50 Crore as of February 2025.
Kagiso Rabada Car Collection
An anecdote of Kagiso’s classy car-collection is provided below:
| S.No | Car Model | Price |
| 1 | Nissan 370z | INR 54.5 Lakhs |
| 2 | BMW X7 | INR 56.50 Lakhs |
Kagiso Rabada’s Major Achievements
- In the ICC U-19 cricket World Cup against Bangladesh, Kagiso garnered exceptional figures of 6/25.
- Additionally, Kagiso took a record-breaking six-wicket haul in his career’s first ODI.
- Overall, Kagiso is the 11th player in the world to take 5 wickets or more on ODI debut.
- Kagiso got 4 five-wicket hauls in International test matches, secured in a span of just 1 year speaking volumes about his annihilating bowling attack on the field.
Here Are Some Lesser Known Facts About Kagiso Rabada That You Probably Don’t Know About
- Kagiso’s father is a brain surgeon.
- Also, Kagiso is hailed as the second South African after the great Allan Donald to take a five-wicket haul on debut.
- Apart from cricket, Kagiso was passionate about playing football in his early childhood days.
- In one of his interviews, Kagiso revealed that his parents, especially his father, have always been extremely supportive towards his cricket endeavours.
