Overview

• Kagiso Rabada returns from a recovery break to lead South Africa’s pace attack in three T20Is and three ODIs starting Sunday in Darwin.
• The paceman urges his teammates to move past the euphoria of the World Test Championship win and channel their relief into aggression.
• Rabada says ending South Africa’s 27-year ICC trophy drought has instilled a ‘no fear’ mindset across the squad.
• Renewed rivalry with Australia is expected to sharpen South Africa’s white-ball performance under Rabada’s leadership.
• The Australia tour offers critical match practice ahead of next year’s T20 World Cup and the 2027 ODI World Cup that South Africa will co-host.