Aussies hit back after Rabada knocks them over: WTC Final Day 1 (Lords)

Paceman Kagiso Rabada returned from a drug suspension to take five Australian wickets in the World Test Championship final at Lord’s.

Steve Smith and Beau Webster, who made 66 and 72 respectively, had rescued Australia from 67-4 with a 79-run stand for the fifth wicket. Rabada took 5-51 as the Australian innings folded quickly for 212.

Australia's portent pace trio - Mitchell Starc (2-10), Pat Cummins (1-14), and Josh Hazlewood (1-10) hit back with South Africa struggling at 43-4 at stumps.

South Africa 43 for 4 (Bedingham 8*, Bavuma 3*, Starc 2-10) trail Australia 212 (Webster 72, Smith 66, Rabada 5-51) by 169 runs.

June 2025.