Kagiso Rabada Shines on Day One of WTC Final 2025 Against Australia
Rabada's Impactful Bowling Performance
On the opening day of the WTC Final 2025 at Lord's, South Africa's star bowler Kagiso Rabada made a significant impact by taking two crucial wickets early in the match against Australia. In the seventh over, he dismissed both Usman Khawaja and Cameron Green in quick succession, putting Australia in a challenging position right from the start.
Rabada's first victim was Usman Khawaja, who failed to score (0) after struggling at the crease. Bowling in the challenging "corridor of uncertainty," Rabada induced an edge from Khawaja, which was expertly caught by David Bedingham in the slips. This wicket was particularly vital as Khawaja had been Australia's top run-scorer throughout the WTC cycle.
Just three balls later, Rabada struck again, this time sending Cameron Green back to the pavilion for just 4 runs. The ball, which moved away late, caught Green off guard, and Aiden Markram executed a stunning low catch, diving to his right despite a teammate obstructing his view.
Rabada celebrated his achievements with a punch in the air, marking a pivotal moment for South Africa in the final. This over could potentially shift the momentum of the match.
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