Kagiso Rabada requires 6 more ODI wickets to surpass Imran Tahir on this list

South Africa seamer Kagiso Rabada is set to feature against Australia in the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia. This series will commence from August 19 with the first match set to take place at the Cazalys stadium in Cairns. The action will move to the Great Barrier Reaf Arena in Mackay for the second and third match which will take place on 22 and 24 August respectively. 

Rabada has been quite an important player for the Proteas in the one-day cricket for many years now. The pacer is undoubtedly among the ffinest modern-day bowlers to represent the country and has a phenomenal record in the format as well.

If Rabada manages to pick up 6 wickets in the upcoming ODI assignment against Australia, then he will overtake Imran Tahir and become the eighth-highest wicket-taker for South Africa in the one-day format. The 30-year-old will definitely be eager to add to his wicket-tally as the series against the Baggy Greens commences.

Most wickets for South Africa in ODIs -

1. Shaun Pollock - 387 wickets

2. Allan Donald - 372 wickets

3. Jacques Kallis - 269 wickets

4. Makhaya Ntini - 265 wickets

5. Dale Steyn - 194 wickets

6. Lance Klusener - 192 wickets

7. Morne Morkel - 180 wickets

8. Imran Tahir - 173 wickets

9. Kagiso Rabada - 168 wickets

Notably, Rabada has an excellent record against Australia in ODIs and has so far racked up 30 scalps in the 16 matches that he has played against the opposition. The seamer has caused a lot of problems for the Australian batters in the previous few one-day assignments between the two teams and will be looking to continue his brilliant form in the upcoming series.

Meanwhile, Rabada has sensational numbers in one-day cricket for the Proteas. The 30-year-old has so far played 106 matches for the side in the format and has clinched 168 scalps. He has six 4-wicket hauls and two 5-wicket hauls under his belt in ODIs, including the best bowling figures of 6/16.