WTC Final: Starc’s Lord’s Ambitions, Rabada’s Strategy to Defeat Australia

Mitchell Starc has expressed his desire to defend the World Test Championship title at Lord’s, describing it as a reward for the team’s hard work. Australia is gearing up to face South Africa in the final, with Australia hoping for consecutive wins in the competition. South Africa is eager to secure their first major ICC trophy. Starc spoke about the WTC journey and the unique opportunity to play at Lord’s. With the majority of the 2023 winning squad still in place, Starc sees this as a special opportunity. The Australian team’s accomplishments in recent years include the T20 World Cup, the WTC, the Ashes, and the Cricket World Cup. Kagiso Rabada, South Africa’s pace spearhead, discussed the challenges of playing at a neutral venue and the need for tactical preparation. He emphasized the importance of focusing on dismissing Australia’s best batters.