Kagiso Rabada Returns from Vacation and Achieves Success at WTC Final

• Kagiso Rabada successfully returned to cricket after his suspension, taking five wickets in the WTC final.
• He surpassed Allan Donald in the number of wickets taken, climbing to fourth place in South Africa's history.
• The support from the team and educational programs helped Rabada recover and return to the game.

This was reported by Associated Press, BBC.

Kagiso Rabada at the WTC Final

June 11, 2025, London — Kagiso Rabada, the fast bowler from South Africa, successfully returned to the game after a short suspension. On the first day of the World Test Championship (WTC) final, he took five wickets for 51 runs, helping his team defeat Australia.

Rabada received applause from the crowd at Lord’s for his performance. He became only the second player to have his name on the honor board at the stadium in both dressing rooms, after the legendary Gordon Greenidge.

With his achievements, Rabada surpassed Allan Donald in the number of wickets taken, climbing to fourth place in South Africa's history.

Team Support and Recovery

After Rabada received a suspension for drug use, he underwent educational programs, which led to a reduction of his ban to one month. The support from the team and the management of South African cricket also played a crucial role in his return.

Speaking about his comeback, Rabada stated: "I’m just happy to be able to play again." His performance in the WTC final was marked by leading statistics, including 84% of deliveries on a good length, the highest rate in his career.

Conclusions and Achievements

At the time of the match, Rabada already had 332 wickets in Tests, and his progress on the field was noted as significant for the team. He demonstrated confidence in his abilities and readiness to continue reaching new heights in his career.

Thanks to his performance, the South African team received tremendous support from fans, creating a home match atmosphere at Lord’s.

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