Updated On: 12 June, 2025 01:59 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
On Day 1, the 30-year-old pacer returned with the figures of five wickets for 51 runs in 15.4 overs. Kagiso Rabada`s five-wicket haul took his Test tally to 332, helping him surpass Allan Donald to become the fourth-highest wicket-taker in Tests

Dale Steyn (Pic: File Pic)
In the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia, South Africa`s premier pacer Kagiso Rabada claimed five wickets on Day 1 of the Lord`s encounter.
Reflecting on his performance, legendary South African pacer Dale Steyn heaped praises on Rabada by saying he is just a fantastic bowler.
"He (Rabada) got the ball to swing well. It started with Alex Carey playing a poor first-ball shot to Keshav Maharaj, he did not need to play that. There was a sweeper out too. His dismissal opened up an end, and then Rabada came in and did what he does best--picked up wickets. Jansen also found swing and attacked the stumps, much like Australia did later. Australia actually took a leaf out of South Africa`s book. Rabada, once he senses an opportunity, goes for the kill. He is just a fantastic bowler. When he retires, we will truly be able to talk about his greatness, but on Day 1, he was outstanding," said the veteran of 439 Test wickets.