Kagiso Rabada from South Africa called their win against Australia in the ICC World Test Championship Final 2025 a moment he’ll always remember. He took nine wickets at Lord’s, stepping up as the leader of a strong bowling group. With this performance, he passed Allan Donald to become fourth on South Africa’s list of all-time Test wicket-takers and has the best strike rate among bowlers with over 150 wickets.

While Rabada’s performance stood out, he emphasized that it was a team effort. I don’t see myself as a star, he said. I just want to work hard and keep improving for the team. He added, Every game, I want to take wickets, but I know I can’t do it alone. We play for South Africa, and that’s not by chance.

Rabada recognized that they are a relatively new team, having come together only about a year ago. We have not been together long, but what we achieved is unforgettable, he said.

In the final, Rabada made an impact right from the start, taking two crucial wickets in the same over. His first-innings figures of 5/51 made him just the second player to have his name on the honors boards in both the home and away dressing rooms at Lord’s. He added four wickets in the second innings.

I’ve been putting in a lot of work. Those second innings spells are critical, especially when you’re feeling tired, he mentioned. He reflected on the chaotic nature of the game, saying, It was a wild match with five wickets falling quickly.

Rabada talked about the battle between doubt and belief in one’s mind during big games, saying that’s the mindset they focus on. His performance against Australia has been impressive, now totaling 58 Test wickets against them.

He also noted the uniqueness of defeating the reigning champions, saying, “It’s special, and it still hasn’t sunk in.” He believes this victory has boosted their confidence to achieve more in the future.