WTC Final, Day 1: Starc puts SA on backfoot after Rabada claims fifer to bowl out AUS for 212 - Action in Images

Mitchell Starc took two wickets, with Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood also striking, as South Africa stumbled to 43/4 at the close of play.

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By HT Sports Desk
Updated on Jun 11, 2025 11:30 pm IST 9 Photos
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Kagiso Rabada took five wickets as South Africa dismissed Australia for 212 after tea on Wednesday's opening day of the World Test Championship final.(Action Images via Reuters)
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Marco Jansen complemented Kagiso Rabada well from the other end as he claimed three wickets to help Proteas dismantle the Aussie batting line-up.(AFP)
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Kagiso Rabada's third wicket of the day, bowling Australia captain Pat Cummins, tied him with Allan Donald on 330 wickets for fourth place on South Africa's all-time test list.(Action Images via Reuters)

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Steven Smith scored 66 before being dismissed by part-time spinner Aiden Markram and featured in a 79-run fifth wicket partnership with Beau Webster.(AFP)
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Aiden Markram provided the big breakthrough to South Africa by dismissing Steve Smith for 66 which derailed Australia's innings.(AFP)

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