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"Ball Got A Lot Softer": Rabada On South Africa’s Struggles To Wrap Up Australia’s Tail

Kaushik Kashyap

Kagiso Rabada in action vs AUS (Source: AP Photos)Kagiso Rabada in action vs AUS (Source: AP Photos)

After a gripping battle in the first session of Day 3, South Africa has finally bowled Australia out in their second innings, setting themselves a target of 282 runs to win the ICC World Test Championship Final at Lord’s. Australia, who were limited to 73/7 late on Day 2, were lifted by a gutsy unbeaten 58 from Mitchell Starc, who fought back with the tail to push the total past 200.

Conditions Turn Cruel as Aussie Tail Torments the Proteas

Kagiso Rabada, South Africa’s standout bowler with nine wickets in the match so far, spoke at the break and reflected on the testing conditions the South Africans faced as a bowling unit early in the Day 3 morning.

Rabada highlighted the sunny conditions, which were far more favorable for batting compared to the overcast Day 2, and admitted that the older ball did not help their cause, making it tough to wrap things up quickly.

“The ball got a lot softer as it was a 50 to 60 over old ball. The sun is out [today], yesterday there was cloud cover. Hopefully, the sun will stay during the chase as well,” Rabada said.

South Africa Eye Historic Chase to Clinch WTC Title

Rabada further emphasized on how special it would be for the Proteas to win a Test Championship title at the Lord’s. Reflecting on the upcoming chase, the ace-pacer stressed the kind of approach the batters need to follow.

“We need partnerships and be positive in our approach, looking to go out there and chase the score. No two ways about it. It Would be great if we could win. Lord's is a special place, I have enjoyed bowling here,” Rabada concluded.

With everything to play for, South Africa marches into the final innings chasing glory and a place in cricketing folklore. Meanwhile, Australia will be looking to carry the momentum from the crucial runs added by their lower order that could prove decisive in their chase for a historic second consecutive World Test Championship title.