Fastest and Fifth Highest: Rabada’s Batting Blitz at No. 11: On the third day of the ongoing Test match against Pakistan in Rawalpindi, South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada performed a remarkable feat with his bat that surprised everyone. Rabada, who usually bats lower down the order, not only scored a brilliant half-century while batting at number 11, but also broke several major records and etched his name in the pages of history.
Rabada shines at number 11: Scores a stormy half-century
Kagiso Rabada faced the Pakistani bowlers bravely and scored his first Test half-century. He played a valuable innings of 71 runs off 61 balls. Rabada’s innings proved that he can contribute significantly to the team not only with the ball but also with the bat.
The 30-year-old Rabada set two important records during this innings:
Second fastest fifty at number 11
Rabada reached his half-century in just 38 balls. With this blistering pace, he holds the record for the **second-fastest fifty** by a number 11 batsman in Test cricket.
| Batsman | Balls | Opposition Team | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Shillingford (West Indies) | 25 | New Zealand | 2014 |
| Kagiso Rabada (South Africa) | 38 | Pakistan | 2025 |
| Pat Symcox (South Africa) | 40 | Australia | 1998 |
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5th highest scorer at No. 11
Rabada has now become the **5th highest scorer in the world** batting at No. 11 in Test cricket. He has earned his place on this prestigious list, which already includes some great players.
| Batsman | Score | Opposition | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Agar (Australia) | 98 | England | Nottingham | 2013 |
| Tino Best (West Indies) | 95 | England | Birmingham | 2012 |
| James Anderson (England) | 81 | India | Nottingham | 2014 |
| Zaheer Khan (India) | 75 | Bangladesh | Mirpur | 2000 |
| Kagiso Rabada (South Africa) | 71 | Pakistan | Rawalpindi | 2025 |
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