• Aiden Markram took a stunning catch to get rid of Cameron Green on Day 1 of WTC 2025 final.

  • Rabada had also dismissed opener Usman Khawaja in the same over.

WATCH: Aiden Markram plucks a blinder to dismiss Cameron Green on Day 1 of WTC 2025 Final – SA vs AUS
Aiden Markram takes a brilliant catch in WTC final (Screengrab: ICC)

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The highly anticipated ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 Final between South Africa and Australia kicked off on Wednesday at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground. With overcast conditions on offer, Proteas skipper Temba Bavuma made a bold move by choosing to bowl first — a decision that reaped early rewards for his side.

South Africa’s fiery start puts Australia on the back foot

After a cautious start from the Australian openers, who managed just 11 runs in the first six overs, the match turned on its head in the seventh over. Kagiso Rabada, South Africa’s premier fast bowler, unleashed a fiery spell that rattled the Aussie top order. First, he dismissed Usman Khawaja with a brilliant delivery that set the tone. Then, just three balls later, came the moment that lit up Lord’s.

Aiden Markram takes a stunning catch to get rid of Cameron Green

On the final ball of the seventh over, Rabada delivered a full delivery that angled in and then moved away late, drawing an outside edge from Cameron Green. What followed was a jaw-dropping piece of fielding brilliance from Aiden Markram at second slip.

Despite teammate Wiaan Mulder diving across his line of sight, Markram remained composed and stuck out his right hand to take a spectacular low catch — with just his fingertips brushing under the ball. It was a moment of pure athleticism and awareness, leaving Green stunned and Rabada roaring in celebration.

Here’s the video:

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Rabada’s twin strikes in an over sent Australia reeling and handed the early momentum firmly to South Africa. With conditions suiting the bowlers and the Proteas fielders backing their pacers brilliantly, it’s clear that the WTC 2025 Final is off to a gripping start.

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