Kagiso Rabada’s latest 10-wicket haul sees South Africa dismantle Australia but ban looms for fast bowler

The 22-year-old claimed six for 54 from 22 overs including nine maidens in a furious second-innings return, that brought an end to Australia’s innings at 239

Kagiso Rabada, second left, celebrates the wicket of Pat Cummins (AFP)

Kagiso Rabada’s fourth 10-wicket haul in just 28 Test matches propelled South Africa to a six-wicket victory over Australia – but could prove to be his last action in the four-match series.

The 22-year-old claimed six for 54 from 22 overs including nine maidens in a furious second-innings return, that brought an end to Australia’s innings at 239.

That left the hosts chasing just 101 for victory, and AB de Villiers top-scored with 28 as the Proteas knocked off the target despite a brief wobble in losing four wickets.

But the fiery Rabada’s conduct throughout the second Test in Port Elizabeth earned him two conduct breaches, and now he could be banned for the final two matches.

The International Cricket Council could now confirm that suspension in a disciplinary hearing, after charging Rabada with level one and level two conduct breaches.

Rabada ended the match with combined figures of 11 wickets for 150 runs, proving the clear difference between the sides.

Dale Steyn took 86 Tests to reach his South Africa record of five 10-wicket hauls, with Allan Donald only mustering three landmark single-Test returns in 72 matches.

Australia started the fourth day on 180 for five with a lead of just 41 runs – and could only add 59 more runs amid a tail-end collapse.

Rabada ripped through the remainder of Australia’s order to leave South Africa’s victory a formality.

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