Kagiso Rabada scripted historical past as he turned the second bowler to say a five-wicket haul in a World Test Championship (WTC) ultimate. He achieved the feat through the ongoing high-stakes conflict between South Africa and Australia on the Lord’s in London, on Wednesday (June 11).
Rabada’s particular feat
Rabada delivered a major efficiency, ending with 5/51 in 15.4 overs, as Australia was bundled out for 212 after South Africa opted to area first on Day 1. The one different bowler to have secured a five-wicket haul in a WTC ultimate is New Zealand’s Kyle Jamieson, who registered 5/31 in opposition to India in Southampton within the yr 2021.
Rabada within the WTC ultimate
The 30-year-old quick bowler struck early within the WTC ultimate. He dismissed Usman Khawaja and Cameron Inexperienced within the seventh over. After the tea break, he dismantled Australia’s decrease order after scalping wickets of captain Pat Cummins, Beau Webster, and Mitchell Starc in fast succession, triggering a collapse that noticed the defending champions lose their final 5 wickets for simply 20 runs.
Rabada surpasses Allan Donald in whole variety of wickets
In the identical match, Rabada surpassed South African legend Allan Donald’s tally of 330 Check wickets, changing into the nation’s fourth-highest wicket-taker in Check cricket with 332 wickets. He now trails solely the next South African bowlers in Check wickets –
Rabada’s one other milestone
Kagiso Rabada crossed the 50-wicket mark within the Checks in opposition to Australia. After his five-wicket haul, he reached 54 wickets simply his eleventh match in opposition to the Aussies.
Main lively bowlers with highest wickets in opposition to Australia in Checks
Ravindra Jadeja (India): 93
Jasprit Bumrah (India): 64
Ishant Sharma (India): 59
Kagiso Rabada (South Africa): 54
South Africa Enjoying XI
Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Wiaan Mulder, Temba Bavuma (captain), Tristan Stubbs, David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi.
Australia Enjoying XI
Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Inexperienced, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Beau Webster, Alex Carey, Pat Cummins (captain), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood.
