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Ajinkya Rahane vs Kagiso Rabada: head to head record
Data through 16 May 2026Last updated 16 May 2026
In 22 matches between 2015 and 2026, Ajinkya Rahane scored 171 runs off 246 balls from Kagiso Rabada (strike rate 69.5). Kagiso Rabada dismissed Ajinkya Rahane 4 times, once every 62 balls on average. 68% of the balls were dot balls, and Ajinkya Rahane hit 25 fours and 2 sixes.
Balls
246
22 matches
Runs
171
Dismissals
4
by Kagiso Rabada
Strike rate
69.5
Dot balls
68%
Average
42.75
runs per dismissal
By format
| Format | Matches | Balls | Runs | Outs | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 8 | 42 | 32 | 0 | 76.2 |
| Test | 9 | 169 | 96 | 3 | 56.8 |
| T20 leagues | 5 | 35 | 43 | 1 | 122.9 |
By year
Show as table
| Year | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 30 | 48 |
| 2018 | 17 | 25 |
| 2019 | 76 | 98 |
| 2021 | 7 | 14 |
| 2022 | 23 | 44 |
| 2024 | 10 | 9 |
| 2026 | 8 | 8 |
How Kagiso Rabada dismissed Ajinkya Rahane
- Caught4
Every meeting
| Date | Format | Competition | Runs | Balls | Dismissed | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 May 2026 | T20 | Indian Premier League | 8 | 8 | – | Eden Gardens |
| 5 May 2024 | T20 | Indian Premier League | 4 | 3 | – | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium |
| 1 May 2024 | T20 | Indian Premier League | 6 | 6 | – | MA Chidambaram Stadium |
| 1 Apr 2022 | T20 | Indian Premier League | 4 | 5 | caught | Wankhede Stadium |
| 11 Jan 2022 | Test | India tour of South Africa | 0 | 7 | caught, caught | Newlands |
| 3 Jan 2022 | Test | India tour of South Africa | 19 | 32 | caught | The Wanderers Stadium |
| 26 Dec 2021 | Test | India tour of South Africa | 7 | 14 | – | SuperSport Park |
| 19 Oct 2019 | Test | South Africa in India Test Series | 36 | 38 | – | JSCA International Stadium Complex |
| 10 Oct 2019 | Test | South Africa in India Test Series | 10 | 38 | – | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium |
| 2 Oct 2019 | Test | South Africa in India Test Series | 9 | 9 | – | Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium |
| 22 Apr 2019 | T20 | Indian Premier League | 21 | 13 | – | Sawai Mansingh Stadium |
| 13 Feb 2018 | ODI | India tour of South Africa | 1 | 3 | – | St George's Park |
| 10 Feb 2018 | ODI | India tour of South Africa | 1 | 2 | – | The Wanderers Stadium |
| 1 Feb 2018 | ODI | India tour of South Africa | 4 | 4 | – | Kingsmead |
| 24 Jan 2018 | Test | India tour of South Africa | 11 | 16 | – | The Wanderers Stadium |
| 25 Nov 2015 | Test | Freedom Trophy | 2 | 6 | – | Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium |
| 5 Nov 2015 | Test | Freedom Trophy | 2 | 9 | – | Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium |
| 25 Oct 2015 | ODI | South Africa in India ODI Series | 10 | 4 | – | Wankhede Stadium |
| 22 Oct 2015 | ODI | South Africa in India ODI Series | 1 | 2 | – | MA Chidambaram Stadium |
| 18 Oct 2015 | ODI | South Africa in India ODI Series | 3 | 5 | – | Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium |
| 14 Oct 2015 | ODI | South Africa in India ODI Series | 6 | 9 | – | Holkar Cricket Stadium |
| 11 Oct 2015 | ODI | South Africa in India ODI Series | 6 | 13 | – | Green Park |
Frequently asked questions
How many times has Kagiso Rabada dismissed Ajinkya Rahane?
4 times in 22 matches in the data (2015–2026): caught 4.
What is Ajinkya Rahane's strike rate against Kagiso Rabada?
69.5: 171 runs off 246 balls.
How many runs has Ajinkya Rahane scored against Kagiso Rabada?
171 runs, with 25 fours and 2 sixes.
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Balls faced exclude wides. Dismissals count only wickets credited to the bowler (not run outs). Coverage: Cricsheet data only.
Source: computed by CricketWise from Cricsheet ball-by-ball data (ODC-BY). Definitions: methodology.