Kagiso Rabada creates HISTORY in WTC 2025 Final, becomes first ever to script this remarkable feat
Kagiso Rabada scripts history in WTC Final
South Africa’s pacer Kagiso Rabada scripted history in the World Test Championship Final by taking a total of eight wickets, the most by any bowler in a WTC Final. He claimed a five-wicket haul in the first innings and took three crucial wickets in the second, dismissing Usman Khawaja, Cameron Green, and Alex Carey.
Pat Cummins and Kyle Jamieson previously held the record for most wickets in a WTC Final.
Kagiso Rabada broke the previous record for most wickets in a World Test Championship Final, surpassing the six-wicket hauls by Kyle Jamieson (2021) and Pat Cummins (2025).
Kagiso Rabada overtakes Jacques Kallis
Kagiso Rabada has now taken 573 international wickets for South Africa, surpassing the legendary Jacques Kallis to become the country’s fifth-highest wicket-taker in international cricket.
Cummins 6-wicket haul puts Australia firmly in control.
Pat Cummins starred with a six-wicket haul in the second innings, as South Africa were bowled out for 138, giving Australia a 74-run lead.
Australia lead by 218 runs
Although Australia’s batting lineup collapsed and they were 144/8 at the end of Day 2, they still hold a 218-run lead, thanks to their 74-run advantage from the first innings.
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