Kagiso Rabada in IPL 2025: Find Out Which Team He’s Representing

MI Cape Town pacer Kagiso Rabada was the standout bowler in the SA20 2025 final, delivering a match-winning spell of 4/25 in 3.4 overs. His performance played a key role in MI Cape Town’s dominant 76-run victory over Sunrisers Eastern Cape, securing their first-ever SA20 title.

Overall, Rabada had a solid season, picking up 12 wickets in 8 matches at an economy rate of 6.53 and a strike rate of 14. Interestingly, he never took more than two wickets in any game until the final, where he delivered his best performance of the tournament.

Final wicket of the match, taken by Kagiso Rabada.

MI Cape Town have won the 2025 Betway SA 20 🏆#SA20 | @GagasiFMSports pic.twitter.com/0Kxy25BGiH

— Ayanda Nyuswa (@atnyuswa) February 8, 2025

With such an impact in the SA20, fans are now eager to know whether Rabada will feature in IPL 2025 and which team he will represent.

Kagiso Rabada in IPL 2025

Kagiso Rabada, one of the most sought-after fast bowlers, will play for Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025. The Titans secured his services for ₹10.75 crore at the IPL 2025 mega auction, held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Interestingly, Mumbai Indians—the sister franchise of MI Cape Town—were also keen to acquire Rabada. However, they lost out in a bidding war that included Royal Challengers Bangalore and Gujarat Titans.

Before the auction, Punjab Kings released Rabada, making him one of the most valuable pace options available. His ability to bowl at high speeds and deliver under pressure made him a hot pick at the auction table.

Now, with Gujarat Titans, Rabada will look to bring his experience and match-winning abilities to the IPL 2025 season. Fans will be eager to see how he performs in his new franchise and whether he can replicate his SA20 success in the world’s biggest T20 league.