In a fluctuating Test match, Kagiso Rabada made headlines by surpassing Allan Donald on the South African wicket-takers list, achieving five wickets. The day saw South Africa climb the ladder against Australia before facing setbacks, particularly against Steve Smith. As they transitioned into the next day at 43 for 4, the team's fate rested heavily on the performance of David Bedingham and captain Temba Bavuma, emphasizing the precarious nature of their position in the match.
Three seats down, Simon Burnton knew from the opening burst that he wanted to write about Kagiso Rabada, who passed Allan Donald on the South African top wicket-takers list yesterday while bagging five.
Lord's atmospherics are often a game of snakes and ladders. So too can be Test cricket, as South Africa found yesterday: racing up the ladder of the Australian top order, sliding back thanks to Steve Smith.
They didn't fall all the way back to the bottom, but they will if David Bedingham and the captain Temba Bavuma go quickly this morning.
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