Kagiso Rabada: South Africa speedster Kagiso Rabada once again came to the Proteas’ rescue on Day 2 of the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia. The match is being played at the Lord’s in London, with Day 2 on Thursday, June 12.
Kagiso Rabada: The ace pacer took the prized scalp of Aussie wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey. The latter smashed 43 runs to 50 balls after the Aussie top order fell like a pack of cards in the second innings. With the scalp, Rabada broke the 61-run partnership between Carey and Mitchell Starc, reducing the defending champions to 134/8.
Kagiso Rabada: The incident took place in the 39th over of Australia’s second innings. Rabada bowled a nip-backer that came back in as Carey tried to flick but missed it altogether. The impact was in line as the ball hit the batter on the knee roll. The on-field umpire gave it, and Carey went for a review, and the replay confirmed it was an umpire’s call.
Alex Carey saves the day for Australia as bowlers take honors on Day 2 of the WTC 2025 final
Alex Carey played an innings given the situation as the Aussies lost half their side for 64 in their second innings in the WTC 2025 final against South Africa.
Australia were 144/8 at stumps on Day 2, with Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon at the crease. Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi bagged three wickets apiece for the Proteas.
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Meanwhile, on Day 1, Aussies were bowled out for 212 in their first innings, thanks to a fifer from Kagiso Rabada. Beau Webster and Steve Smith came up with gritty knocks of 72 (92) and 66 (112) as other batters faltered.
