World Test Championship Final: South Africa's Kagiso Rabada Shines Against Australia
The World Test Championship final at Lord's is witnessing an impressive performance by South Africa's Kagiso Rabada, who has taken 50 wickets against Australia, breaking Jasprit Bumrah's record. This match highlights the fierce competition between the two teams, with Rabada's exceptional bowling leading to early dismissals. As the game unfolds, cricket fans are eager to see how this historic encounter will conclude.
| Jun 11, 2025, 17:14 IST
Exciting World Test Championship Final at Lord's
Currently, the historic Lord's ground is hosting the final match of the World Test Championship between South Africa and Australia. After winning the toss, the South African team opted to bowl first, and their decision paid off remarkably. In the initial 10 overs, Kagiso Rabada's exceptional bowling led to the dismissals of Australia's Usman Khawaja and Cameron Green, sending them back to the pavilion. With this achievement, Rabada reached a milestone of 50 wickets in Test cricket against Australia, surpassing Jasprit Bumrah's record.
Throughout Test cricket history, 64 bowlers have taken 50 or more wickets against Australia, but only two have maintained a strike rate below 40: Kagiso Rabada and Jasprit Bumrah.
In his 12 Test matches against Australia, Jasprit Bumrah has claimed 64 wickets at an average of 39.9. Meanwhile, Rabada has now taken 51 wickets in just 11 matches against the Australian side.