With a stunning catch at the slips by Steve Smith at the slip on the fourth day of the India vs Australia third test at Gabba resembles the slip wizard Mark Waugh’s catch during the Australia vs Pakistan in 1999 at Hobart. It was Smith’s catch that ended Rahul’s fortune at 84 similarly when Mark Waugh led the dismissal of Inzamam-Ul-Haq at 118 runs in the second innings of the second test match. The match was won by Australia by 4 wickets.
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Steve Smith’s redemption arc reached a thrilling crescendo, transforming a moment of potential reprieve into a spectacular display of fielding brilliance. Earlier in the day, Smith had dropped KL Rahul on the first ball, allowing the Indian batsman to build momentum and seemingly march towards a potential century. However, in a stunning twist of fate, Smith orchestrated a vintage moment of redemption. In the 42nd over bowled by Nathon Lyon, Smith executed a breathtaking catch, dismissing Rahul and emphatically erasing his earlier fielding lapse. Having already demonstrated his batting prowess in the first innings, Smith’s aerial intervention underscored his all-round capabilities and competitive spirit, symbolizing the classic Steve Smith performance that cricket fans have come to admire.
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KL Rahul’s vigil has been cut short, he batted really nicely but he misses out on another hundred. Flatter length delivery just outside off, Rahul pressed back looking to slash it away through point, was just that touch quicker and straighter which meant it took a thick outside edge. It flew rapidly to Smith’s right, outstanding reactions from him as he flung himself to his right and plucked it out with one hand. That was nearly past him when he caught it.
