South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has achieved another historic milestone. He claimed three crucial wickets in Australia's second innings during the WTC Final 2025, surpassing the legendary South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis.
Sports News: In the World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2025, being played at the historic Lord's Cricket Ground, South Africa's fiery bowler Kagiso Rabada not only injected life into the match but also added a new chapter to the annals of cricket history. Rabada's impressive performance of taking a total of 8 wickets against Australia saw him overtake the great all-rounder Jacques Kallis, moving him into fifth place on the list of South Africa's highest international wicket-takers.
Rabada's Rampage: Five wickets in the first innings, three in the second
On the swinging pitch at Lord's, where many bowlers struggled, Kagiso Rabada, with his pace, line and length, and astute strategy, decimated the Australian batting lineup. In the first innings, Rabada took 5 wickets for 51 runs, dismissing stalwarts like Steve Smith and Travis Head. His destructive spell continued in the second innings, where he claimed 3 wickets for 44 runs in 11 overs. His victims this time were:
- Marnus Labuschagne (22)
- Usman Khawaja (6)
- Cameron Green
With these wickets, he took his overall international wicket tally to 574, surpassing Jacques Kallis's record of 572 wickets.
Kagiso Rabada: Now among South Africa's top 5 bowlers
Rabada has firmly established himself among South Africa's all-time great bowlers.
South Africa's highest international wicket-takers:
- Shaun Pollock - 823 wickets
- Dale Steyn - 697 wickets
- Makhaya Ntini - 661 wickets
- Allan Donald - 602 wickets
- Kagiso Rabada - 574 wickets
- Jacques Kallis - 572 wickets
- Morne Morkel - 535 wickets
Reaching this milestone at just 30 years old indicates that Rabada still has a long way to go and could soon climb even higher on this list.
WTC Final: Both teams have a chance to create history
While Rabada achieved a historic feat in his personal record, the excitement of the match has also reached a fever pitch.
- Australia's first innings: 212 runs
- South Africa's first innings: 138 runs
- Australia's first innings lead: 74 runs
- Australia's second innings: 144/8 (end of day's play)
- Overall lead: 218 runs
The situation in this final has become incredibly exciting. If Australia wins, they will become WTC champions for the second consecutive time. Meanwhile, South Africa has the historic opportunity to win the Test Championship title for the first time.
