Dale Steyn Lauds Kagiso Rabada's Exceptional Performance in WTC Final

In the ICC World Test Championship final, Dale Steyn praised Kagiso Rabada for his remarkable five-wicket haul, which played a crucial role in restricting Australia to 212 runs. Steyn highlighted Rabada's ability to seize opportunities and deliver exceptional performances. On a challenging day for South Africa, they struggled with the bat, losing four wickets early and trailing by 169 runs. This article delves into the highlights of Day 1 and Rabada's impressive bowling display.
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Dale Steyn Lauds Kagiso Rabada's Exceptional Performance in WTC Final

Dale Steyn's Praise for Kagiso Rabada

Dale Steyn, the legendary South African fast bowler, commended Kagiso Rabada for his impressive five-wicket haul during the ICC World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord's. Steyn remarked that Rabada always aims to seize opportunities and described his bowling as 'exceptional.' Rabada's performance was a standout moment on a day marked by low scores, as he surpassed Allan Donald to become the fourth-highest wicket-taker in Test history with a total of 332 wickets.


Highlights from Day 1 of the WTC Final

On the first day of the WTC final, South Africa opted to bowl first, and Australia struggled early, finding themselves at 67 for 4. A partnership of 79 runs between Steve Smith, who scored 66 runs off 112 balls, and Beau Webster, who contributed 72 runs off 92 balls, helped stabilize the innings. However, Rabada's figures of 5 for 51 and Marco Jansen's 3 for 49 restricted Australia to 212 runs. South Africa faced a challenging start, losing four wickets for just 43 runs, with none of their batsmen scoring over 20. Mitchell Starc claimed two wickets, while Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood each took one, leaving South Africa trailing by 169 runs.


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