Kagiso Rabada is a professional cricketer representing the South African cricket team across all formats of the game, MI Cape Town in the SA20 Tournament and the Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He is primarily a right-arm fast bowler, taking crucial wickets for his team in the bowling powerplay.
His international breakthrough came at the 2014 Under-19 World Cup, where his remarkable 6 for 25 against Australia in the semi-final helped South Africa clinch their first title. By the end of that year, he had secured a franchise contract with the Lions and made his T20I debut against Australia. In 2015, Rabada set a South African record for the best first-class bowling figures with 14 for 105, cementing his place in cricketing history. His ODI debut was equally memorable, claiming a hat-trick and finishing with record-breaking figures of 6 for 16.
Kagiso Rabada Salary 2024
Kagiso Rabada earns significantly from his central contract with the board of South African cricket and from other global franchises in T20 tournaments.
Kagiso Rabada IPL Salary
Kagiso Rabada started his IPL career in 2017 with Delhi Daredevils for INR 5 crore and since then, his value in the league has kept climbing. He was signed by Punjab Kings in a 2022 mega auction for INR 9.25 crore and spent three years with them for the same amount. However for IPL 2025, PBKS released him from the squad and Gujarat Titans won the bidding race and added him in their squad at INR 10.75 crore in the IPL 2025 auction.
| Year | Team | Salary |
| 2017 | Delhi Daredevils | INR 5 crore |
| 2018 | Delhi Daredevils | INR 4.20 crore |
| 2019 | Delhi Daredevils | INR 4.20 crore |
| 2020 | Delhi Capitals | INR 4.20 crore |
| 2021 | Delhi Capitals | INR 4.20 crore |
| 2022 | Punjab Kings | INR 9.25 crore |
| 2023 | Punjab Kings | INR 9.25 crore |
| 2024 | Punjab Kings | INR 9.25 crore |
| 2025 | Gujarat Titans | INR 10.75 crore |
Kagiso Rabada Contract 2024
Rabada has signed various contract for international as well as global cricket, as he earns lucratively from his central contract and other contracts signed with various global franchises.
Kagiso Rabada National Team Contract
According to the CSA official website, Kagiso Rabada was one of the players contracted by the Board of South African cricket to represent them in international cricket for the 2024/25 season.
Kagiso Rabada IPL Contract
Kagiso Rabada has been a standout player in the IPL, earning substantial contracts with various franchises. He joined Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) in 2017 and played with the team from 2018 to 2021, showcasing his bowling prowess. In 2022, Rabada moved to Punjab Kings (PBKS) for a hefty deal, reflecting his rising stature. PBKS retained him at the same amount for 2023 and 2024, reaffirming his status as a top overseas player in the league. Rabada’s contributions to his previous IPL teams again made him earn more than his last IPL price and he got signed by Gujarat Titans in the IPL auction 2025.
| Year | Team |
| 2017 | Delhi Daredevils |
| 2018 | Delhi Daredevils |
| 2019 | Delhi Daredevils |
| 2020 | Delhi Capitals |
| 2021 | Delhi Capitals |
| 2022 | Punjab Kings |
| 2023 | Punjab Kings |
| 2024 | Punjab Kings |
| 2025 | Gujarat Titans |
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FAQs on Kagiso Rabada Salary and Contract
A. Kagiso Rabada has been added to Gujarat Titans in the 2025 IPL auction.
A. Kagiso Rabada has been bought by Gujarat Titans for INR 10.75 crore.
A. Kagiso Rabada's salary in the 2024 IPL was INR 9.25 crore.
A. The South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada, born on 25 May 1995 in Johannesburg, is 29 years old as of November 2024.
A. Kagiso Rabada has a total of 117 wins in the IPL.
