Kagiso Rabada's Stellar Performance in WTC Final Boosts South Africa's Title Hopes

South Africa's Challenge Against Australia in WTC Final

South Africa is currently facing off against Australia in the World Test Championship (WTC) final, marking a significant moment as the Proteas aim to secure an ICC trophy in the purest format of cricket. Star players are crucial in such high-stakes matches, and Kagiso Rabada has stepped up for his team. He achieved an impressive five-wicket haul in the first innings and followed it with another four wickets in the second, giving his team a solid chance to clinch the vital WTC title. The right-arm fast bowler has consistently been a tough competitor against the Australians, having taken 49 wickets against them in Test matches prior to this final. His total of nine wickets in this match places him alongside Morne Morkel and Makhaya Ntini in the record books.

Top 5 South African Bowlers with Most Test Wickets Against Australia

• 70 – Dale Steyn (SR: 46.2)


• 64 – Hugh Tayfield (SR: 94.1)


• 58 – Kagiso Rabada (SR: 37.2)


• 58 – Morne Morkel (SR: 57.1)


• 58 – Makhaya Ntini (SR: 59.2)

Highlights from Day 3 of the WTC Final

On the third day of the WTC 2025 final at Lord's, South Africa moved closer to victory against Australia. Opener Aiden Markram, who had a disappointing first innings, redeemed himself by scoring a century, while captain Temba Bavuma, despite battling an injury, remained not out at 65 by the end of the day. South Africa's score stood at 213/2, needing just 69 runs to chase down the target of 282 and secure their first WTC title. Earlier, Mitchell Starc contributed significantly to Australia's innings with a fighting score of 58, setting a challenging target.