‘The batting line-up that we have is quite inexperienced’ - Kagiso Rabada after South Africa’s dismal batting performance in first Test

South Africa are currently busy playing the three-match Test series in Australia. However, the first match of the series ended within just two days. South African batters had a nightmare as Australian bowlers were in full rhythm. Now, the ace pacer of the Proteas, Kagiso Rabada opened up about their batter’s dismal performance.

Rabada said that this South African team is quite inexperienced, especially in the batting unit. So, in a rebuilding phase, this kind of incident can happen although it was quite frustrating as a team. However, Kagiso Rabada is the leading wicket-taker in the longest format of the game this year with 45 wickets. 

"The batting line-up that we have is quite inexperienced" - Kagiso Rabada

While speaking about the performance of their batters, Kagiso Rabada said: "The batting line-up that we have is quite inexperienced. In fact, the team that we have is relatively inexperienced if you look at other cricketing nations. Dean Elgar is our most experienced player followed by myself and Temba (Bavuma).” 

“I've played 50-odd Test matches and everyone else hasn't played much. It can get frustrating as well and when I say frustrating I don't mean to single out the batters, it's frustrating as a team and you almost have to understand that sometimes this is what happens in a rebuilding phase," Rabada added.

He also said that he has already played in a star-studded line-up for the Proteas. "I've played in a team in a star-studded line-up, where you are literally playing with greats of the game. I don't think that happens quite frequently. Now, the situation that we're faced with, there's a whole lot of players who have come in, who have the ability but need to get used to the international circuit. So, there needs to be an element of patience and understanding but at the same time, you can't advocate for bad performances. However, we're quite positive," Kagiso Rabada concluded. The Proteas will be in action again on 26 December against Australia in Melbourne for the second Test.