# Kagiso Rabada hamstring injury

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/kagiso-rabada-hamstring-injury
> Updated: 2026-08-30T09:45:41.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2.

South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada sustained a right hamstring injury during winter training, according to Cricket South Africa (CSA). Initially, the governing body announced that Rabada would undergo medical assessments to determine the severity of the injury and its impact on his availability for the upcoming international season, which included an ODI series against Australia and several Test matches.

By late August, Rabada was officially ruled out of the ODI series against Australia and was deemed unlikely to participate in the subsequent three-match Test series. While CSA confirmed he is undergoing rehabilitation, reports from former cricketer Allan Donald suggest the player sustained a grade three tear, which could sideline him for at least two months.

## Claims

- Rabada sustained a grade three tear of his right hamstring. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The first Test against Australia is scheduled to begin on October 9. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Rabada is expected to miss all Test matches against Australia. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The injury is expected to sideline Rabada for at least two months. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Kagiso Rabada is undergoing rehabilitation for a right hamstring injury. (single source)
- Rabada will miss the three-match ODI series against Australia scheduled for 24-30 September. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-30: Kagiso Rabada ruled out of upcoming series against Australia

South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada is set to miss the upcoming ODI and Test series against Australia due to a grade three right hamstring injury.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kagiso-rabada-ruled-out-of-upcoming-series-against-australia

### 2026-08-21: Kagiso Rabada suffers hamstring injury ahead of South Africa season

South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has suffered a right hamstring injury during winter training, potentially impacting his availability for the upcoming international home season.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kagiso-rabada-suffers-hamstring-injury-ahead-of-south-africa-season

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