The much-anticipated ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final between South Africa and defending champions Australia commenced under overcast skies at Lord’s on Wednesday afternoon. South African skipper Temba Bavuma won the toss and elected to field, a decision that paid immediate dividends as his pacers made early inroads into the Australian batting lineup.

Kagiso Rabada set the tone in the opening half-hour by dismissing Usman Khawaja for a 20-ball duck. The seasoned Australian opener attempted to shuffle across and drive, but only managed a thick outside edge. The ball flew low to first slip, where David Bedingham made no mistake, pouching a clean catch to provide South Africa their first breakthrough.

Kagiso Rabada delivers big time for South Africa with two wickets in an over ?

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