WTC Final: Rabada Shines as South Africa Restricts Australia to 212 on Day 1

Kagiso Rabada’s impressive five-wicket haul was the standout performance on Day 1 of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final. Dale Steyn, a former South African pace bowler, lauded Rabada’s ability to ‘go for the kill’. Australia was put into bat and struggled early, with Rabada’s performance contributing significantly to the pressure. Although Smith and Webster showed some resilience, Australia was restricted to a total of 212. In contrast, South Africa faced difficulties with the bat, losing crucial wickets and ending the day with a substantial deficit.