5 Supreme moments of the India - South Africa ODI series

3. Kagiso Rabada – The new star on the planet:

Kagiso Rabada’s current status is that of South Africa’s newest aggressive tearaway pacer. When he sliced through Australia’s Under-19 team at the age-group World Cup in Dubai in February 2014, and took 6 for 25 he was earmarked for success. But this performance has enhanced his reputation like very few can. He had just been walloped for 2 sixes in 3 balls in the Dharamsala T20I by Rohit and many would have thought the hype isn’t worth any substance.

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But come the last over in Kanpur he showed what stuff he is made of. MS Dhoni is the least likely batsman you want to bowl when you have just 11 to defend but the young Rabada rose to the occasion as he bowled the tourists to a close win. His quicker ones are really quick (though difficult to come to terms given his lean physique). Subsequent matches only proved that he is one for the future and will likely take on the mantle once Dale Steyn retires. Rabada finished as the leading wicket taker of the series with 9 wickets.