Rabada’s Revenge Mission Headlines WTC Final’s Key Battlegrounds

Kagiso Rabada enters the World Test Championship final as South Africa’s chief weapon, carrying an outstanding record against Australia with 49 wickets at an average of just 23.08. His stellar performance in the 2018 series, where he claimed 23 wickets, remains fresh in Australian minds as they prepare for this crucial encounter.
The fast bowler’s dominance at Lord’s, where he’s taken 13 wickets at 19.38 across two Tests, adds another dimension to South Africa’s chances. Currently ranked as the ICC’s No. 2 Test bowler, Rabada’s 47 wickets at 19.97 during the WTC cycle demonstrate his consistent excellence throughout the championship.
Australia’s batting lineup, featuring three of the cycle’s top-10 run-scorers in Usman Khawaja, Steve Smith, and Travis Head, faces its sternest test against South Africa’s pace quartet. The potential return of Cameron Green adds depth to Australia’s batting, though his inability to bowl due to injury removes a crucial all-round option for the defending champions.