Updated 13 June 2025 at 22:00 IST
WTC Final, AUS vs SA: Kagiso Rabada Etches Name In Record Books, South African Pacer Becomes Part Of Lord's 141-Year History With Unique Feat
South African pacer Kagiso Rabada has etched his name in the history books with a rare feat against Australia in the World Test Championship final.
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Kagiso Rabada celebrates his sensational five-wicket haul | Image:
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South Africa's hopes to claim their maiden World Test Championship have brightened on day three of the ultimate Test. Should they manage to navigate the Australian challenge with ease, it could be a brilliant moment for South African cricket.
Kagiso Rabada Etches Name In History
Kagiso Rabada continues his WTC stardom with another brilliant piece of bowling throughout the two innings in the final. Rabada wreaked havoc in the first innings with a five-fer against the famed Australian batting lineup. Riding on his magical spell, South Africa restricted the Aussies to a paltry 212 runs. The Proteas pacer started the second innings with the same intent and took another four wickets to finish with a brilliant nine-wicket haul in an ICC final.
In the proceedings, Rabada becomes the second player after the West Indies legend Gordon Greenidge to have his name etched on the Lord's away and home honours board. Earlier in 2022, a five-fer against England helped Rabada to have her name stitched on the away honours board. As South Africa are playing the WTC final as the home team, he now has his name on the home honours board, a rare feat achieved after 141 years.
Aiden Markram And Temba Bavuma Lead South African Fightback
South Africa have shown greater determination and grit in the second innings and have so far commanded the WTC final with sensational effort. Aiden Markram has led the charge with a measured innings. The Proteas opener scored his 14th half-century and is edging towards his 8th Test ton in the WTC final. On the other end, it has been a story of sheer resilience from Captain Temba Bavuma. He has battled a sore hamstring throughout the match and even needed medical attention on the field. But he has carried on, and South Africa are now on the verge of a historic victory.
Published 13 June 2025 at 22:00 IST