WTC final: Five-star Kagiso Rabada goes past Allan Donald, rattles Australia at Lord's
Kagiso Rabada showed why he remains one of the finest fast bowlers in world cricket, stepping up for South Africa in their maiden World Test Championship final against Australia. Rabada led a spirited bowling performance on Day 1 after captain Temba Bavuma won the toss and opted to bowl on an overcast morning at Lord’s, London.
Rabada became only the second fast bowler to claim a five-wicket haul in a World Test Championship final, as Australia were dismissed for just 212 in under 60 overs. He returned impressive figures of 5 for 51, well supported by fellow pacer Marco Jansen, who picked up three wickets.
Rabada also surpassed the legendary Allan Donald on the list of South Africa’s highest wicket-taking bowlers in Test cricket. He now ranks as the fourth-most successful Proteas pacer, behind only Dale Steyn, Shaun Pollock, and Makhaya Ntini.
MOST TEST WICKETS FOR SOUTH AFRICA
1. Dale Steyn – 439 in 93 matches
2. Shaun Pollock – 421 in 108 matches
3. Makhaya Ntini – 390 in 101 matches
4. Kagiso Rabada – 332* in 71 matches
5. Allan Donald – 330 in 72 matches
