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Kagiso Rabada vs Michael Bracewell: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison
Michael Bracewell has the edge on the headline numbers: Michael Bracewell leads on T20I batting (434 runs, avg 19.7). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Kagiso Rabada (Gujarat Titans) has 184 T20I runs at avg 14.2 in 79 matches. Michael Bracewell (Amsterdam Flames) has 434 T20I runs at avg 19.7 in 47 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.
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Kagiso Rabada vs Michael Bracewell · Stat Comparison Table
Head-to-head numbers at a glance. Higher value is highlighted in green (lower is better for economy and bowling/batting averages).
| Statistic | Kagiso Rabada | Michael Bracewell |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 19 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 70 | 67 |
| Best fantasy score | 179 | 204 |
| Runs | 49 | 181 |
| Strike rate | 90.7 | 127.5 |
| Fours | 5 | 17 |
| Sixes | 2 | 8 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 1 |
| Highest score | 23 | 65 |
| Wickets | 39 | 27 |
| Economy rate | 6.64 | 6.05 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 6 | 5 |
| Catches | 7 | 6 |
| Total dismissals | 7 | 6 |
| Statistic | Kagiso Rabada | Michael Bracewell |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 79 | 47 |
| Runs | 184 | 434 |
| Batting average | 14.15 | 19.73 |
| Strike rate | 115.7 | 134.4 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 2 |
| Wickets | 83 | 35 |
| Bowling average | 28.30 | 21.14 |
| Economy rate | — | 7.34 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Kagiso Rabada has played 79 T20Is and Michael Bracewell 47. Kagiso Rabada has 184 runs at 14.2 (strike rate 115.7), against 434 at 19.7 (134.4) for Michael Bracewell, so Michael Bracewell has scored more. With the ball, Kagiso Rabada has 83 wickets and Michael Bracewell 35 at 7.34; Kagiso Rabada has more wickets.
ODI. Kagiso Rabada has played 106 ODIs and Michael Bracewell 48. Kagiso Rabada has 401 runs at 14.8 (strike rate 79.1), against 1,042 at 35.9 (107.5) for Michael Bracewell, so Michael Bracewell has scored more. Hundreds: Kagiso Rabada 0, Michael Bracewell 2. Fifties: 0 and 3. With the ball, Kagiso Rabada has 168 wickets and Michael Bracewell 46 at 4.93; Kagiso Rabada has more wickets.
Test. Kagiso Rabada has played 74 Tests and Michael Bracewell 10. Kagiso Rabada has 1,102 runs at 12.2 (strike rate 51.7), against 339 at 21.2 (57.1) for Michael Bracewell, so Kagiso Rabada has scored more. With the ball, Kagiso Rabada has 346 wickets at an economy of 3.35 and Michael Bracewell 25 at 3.60; Kagiso Rabada has more wickets.
International numbers up to 21 July 2026.
What is happening now
South Africa's lead fast bowler, 300 Test wickets and counting
21 Oct 2024: Took his 300th Test wicket on the first day of the Test against Bangladesh, the 39th bowler to reach the milestone.
Full Rabada profile →Did you know: Kagiso Rabada
- Born 25 May 1995. A right-arm fast bowler who made his South Africa debut in 2014.
- Took his first five-wicket haul at Lord's in August 2022, earning a place on the honours board.
- Only the fourth South African bowler since readmission to achieve that.
- Plays for Gujarat Titans in the IPL.
🧠Quick quiz: Kagiso Rabada and Michael Bracewell
2 questions, answers explained. No sign-up needed.
- 1. At which ground did Rabada take his first five-wicket haul in England?
- 2. In which year did Rabada make his South Africa debut?
Kagiso Rabada vs Michael Bracewell · T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.
T20I career: Kagiso Rabada has scored 184 T20I runs in 79 matches at an average of 14.15. He has also taken 83 T20I wickets at an average of 28.30.
T20I career: Michael Bracewell has scored 434 T20I runs in 47 matches at an average of 19.73, with 2 half-centuries. He has also taken 35 T20I wickets at an average of 21.14 with an economy of 7.34.
Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Kagiso Rabada is the stronger pick with an average of 70 pts per game in recent fantasy cricket. Always check the playing XI and toss before locking in your captain.
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