With stunning KL Rahul effort, Steve Smith redeem himself

Steve Smith redeemed himself spectacularly on Day 4 of the third Test between Australia and India at the Gabba, pulling off a stunning one-handed catch to dismiss KL Rahul. Earlier in the day, Smith had dropped a simple catch off the very first ball, allowing Rahul to continue his inning on 33. This mistake left Smith visibly frustrated as Rahul added 51 more runs, pushing his total to 84.

The moment of redemption came in the 44th over when Nathan Lyon bowled a delivery that spun sharply. Rahul attempted a cut shot but edged the ball, which seemed destined to fly past Smith at slip. However, showcasing his lightning-fast reflexes, Smith dived low to his right and snatched the ball just before it hit the ground, leaving Rahul in disbelief.

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Smith’s catch not only ended a crucial 67-run partnership but also provided Australia with a vital breakthrough. His reaction after taking the catch reflected immense relief and joy. With this catch, Smith moved closer to Ricky Ponting’s Australian record of 196 Test catches. As India went to lunch at 167 for 6, they faced a daunting task, needing 78 runs to avoid the follow-on.