Top 3 bowling performances by South African players on ODI debut

South Africa have always been one of the most dominant teams, who are known for producing some legendary batters as well as bowlers. The country is very well known for its immense production of fast bowlers of the highest quality. Here are the top 3 bowling performances by South African players on ODI debut;

1. 6/16 –Kagiso Rabada vs Bangladesh at Mirpur in 2015

Kagiso Rabada is the most promising player to come out of South Africa in the post-No. 1 era. He is a strong, true fast who frequently bowls in the 140-150 kph zone. era of Test ranking one. Rabada has already proven himself to be a capable offensive leader before he turned 21. He earned an international call-up based on his impressive performance in the U-19 World Cup in 2014.  In his debut match against Bangladesh, Kagiso Rabada registered the best figure for any South African batter, when he claimed a bowling figure of 6/16 against them.

2. 5/29 –Allan Donald vs India at Eden Gardens in 1991

Allan Donald, in his prime, along with his classic action and elite pace, would have earned him a spot in any team, and for the majority of his career, he was the only player of his kind playing for South Africa. He speared the ball in, shaped it away, and always made things happen. In Tests, his strike rate was under 50, while in ODIs, it was almost 30. Inevitably, he was over bowled, and as his career came to a close, the wounds started piling up. In his debut ODI match, Donald picked up 5/29 against India at Eden Gardens when South Africa toured India in 1991.3.

3. 4/12 –Vernon Philander vs Ireland at Belfast in 2007

Vernon Philander is a powerful all rounder who has had stunning success in his first five months in Test cricket, reaching 50 wickets in only seven matches, the second-fastest ever in Test history. In a country that is known to produce lethal fast bowlers, Philander was a medium pacer but had great control over his deliveries as he could move the ball in both directions. In his ODI debut match against Ireland, Philander registered a figure of 4/12 at Belfast in the year 2007.