Kagiso Rabada Confident of Beating Australia in WTC Final

Kagiso Rabada on WTC Final: South Africa reached the final of the World Test Championship 2023-25 ​​after winning the first match of the Test series against Pakistan. Temba Bavuma and Co. won the series 2-0. On the other hand, Australia have confirmed their place in the final by winning the Test series against India 3-1.

South Africa and Australia to Face Off in WTC Final

The final match between South Africa and Australia will be played at Lord’s Cricket Ground in England from June 11-16. Meanwhile, fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has made a big disclosure. He said that the team has started planning to defeat Australia and he is confident that the team will win against their long-time rival.

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Kagiso Rabada is Confident of Beating Australia

Speaking on SuperSport after the second Test against Pakistan, Kagiso Rabada said,

“It’s still a long way off, but a big occasion like the World Test Championship final prepares you for it. The rivalry between South Africa vs Australia has always been intense because we play cricket very similarly. We play hard – and they will play hard, and we know that. But we also know how to beat them.”

South Africa is at the top of the World Test Championship points table with 8 wins from 12 matches, 100 points and 69.440 PCT. At the same time, Australia is in the second position with 11 wins from 17 matches, 130 points, and 63.730 PCT.

South Africa coach Shukri Conrad, while talking about the team’s preparations, said,

“We will try to play a Test match in the UK against Ireland or Afghanistan, whichever is free. And if unsuccessful, we will go a few days earlier and make sure that we camp well there, possibly in Canterbury.”

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