“Our team has got a lot of confidence from this win,” said Proteas fast bowler, Kagiso Rabada, after South Africa defeated the West Indies by an innings and 63 runs in the first Test match at St. Lucia. 

Rabada was full of praise for the bowling unit, as well as Aiden Markram, Rassie van der Dussen, and Quinton de Kock, who played important knocks to ensure that South Africa remained in a strong position throughout the game. 

Rabada took five wickets in the second innings, registering his first fifer in 33 innings. “It’s a relief, but it’s not something you’re desperate for. You control what you can control, the rest is up to the cricket Gods. They were on my side today.” 

South Africa delivered a comprehensive victory after an inconsistent run in red-ball cricket. Rabada credited the team’s preparation and the identification of moments from the past when the team has let the game slide away. 

Lungi Ngidi, who delivered a match-defining bowling performance in the first innings, was singled out for praise by Rabada. “Lungs bowled extremely well. Right from the training camp in Centurion. He seemed extremely determined. He bowled magnificently well and deserved all the credit he received in the first innings.”

Rabada was full of praise for the bowling unit, as well as Aiden Markram, Rassie van der Dussen, and Quinton de Kock, who played important knocks to ensure that South Africa remained in a strong position throughout the game. 

Rabada took five wickets in the second innings, registering his first fifer in 33 innings. “It’s a relief, but it’s not something you’re desperate for. You control what you can control, the rest is up to the cricket Gods. They were on my side today.” 

South Africa delivered a comprehensive victory after an inconsistent run in red-ball cricket. Rabada credited the team’s preparation and the identification of moments from the past when the team has let the game slide away. 

Lungi Ngidi, who delivered a match-defining bowling performance in the first innings, was singled out for praise by Rabada. “Lungs bowled extremely well. Right from the training camp in Centurion. He seemed extremely determined. He bowled magnificently well and deserved all the credit he received in the first innings.”