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"Willing To Give My Blood…" Rabada Reveals His Warrior Mindset After WTC Final Win

Aashay Chopade

Kagiso Rabada in WTC final vs Australia (Source: AP Photos)Kagiso Rabada in WTC final vs Australia (Source: AP Photos)

On June 14, 2025, South Africa beat Australia by five wickets in the WTC final to lift their first ICC trophy in 27 years. The win marks a significant milestone in South Africa's cricket history, and Kagiso Rabada was one of its chief architects.

The tall right-arm pacer picked nine wickets in the Test match which included a fifer in the first innings. He took crucial wickets whenever South Africa were under pressure and has once again shown why he is rated as one of the finest bowlers of the current generation.

Now, in an interaction with the media at the Lord's, Kagiso Rabada has opened up on his mindset and how he goes about his business on big occasions.

Rabada Credits Hardwork For His Success In WTC Final

Kagiso Rabada, as quoted by ESPNCricinfo, stated that he does not consider himself a star and is willing to give his everything for the team. The pacer also wants to continue working hard and improve as a cricketer. 

The fast bowler also shared the secret behind his second innings spells and reckoned that those are the one that count more. He took four wickets in the second innings and credited the work he puts behind the scene for the success. Rabada added that when one is behind the eight-ball, it is important to stay calm and concentrate on the task ahead.

"I see myself as someone who's willing to give my blood for this team and continue working hard and improving. That's me as a cricketer, always wanting to improve and playing for the badge with a lot of pride. I've been working extremely hard, and those second-innings spells, those are the ones that count more, when you're a bit tired. You could be behind the game, or you could be ahead of the game. This time, we're behind the game. But I think it was just about staying calm and looking at what's in front of us. That's the way I see myself."

Kagiso Rabada's performance in the final is also a testament to his mental strength. The pacer was under pressure ahead of the final due to his one-month ban following the consumption of cocaine and there were doubts over his commitment to the team. The fast bowler, though, shut down all the criticism with a dominating start on the opening day and played a massive role in a history-creating win for the Proteas.