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In the high-stakes atmosphere of the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Australiathe vice captain Steve Smith showed his exceptional fielding skills by taking a remarkable catch to leave India‘s Nitish Kumar Reddy for just one race. This moment not only highlighted Smith’s sharp reflexes but also underlined the importance of playing Test cricket, especially during a crucial match in Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.
Steve Smith takes a spectacular catch to dismiss Nitish Reddy
On a day full of tension and anticipation, it was an excellent delivery Nathan Lyon which set the stage for Smith’s astonishing catch. The ball was pitched outside off stump, and Reddy, trying to defend it, flicked it towards slip. Smith, stationed at first slip, showed his well-known quickness and agility by diving low to his left. With both hands outstretched, he completed the catch with precision, sending Reddy back to the pavilion and swinging the momentum in Australia’s favour.
The wicket came at a critical time as India looked to build a strong innings to draw level after Australia had set themselves a formidable target of 340 runs. Reddy’s dismissal marked a turning point as it added pressure on the Indian batting line-up which was already struggling with early wickets.
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— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 30, 2024
Australia win the Boxing Day Test
The ongoing series was tied at 1-1, making this match crucial for both teams. A win for Australia would give them a lead going into the final Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground, while India desperately needed to step up to keep their series hopes alive. The stakes are high, and every run counts, as both teams battle for supremacy in one of cricket’s most storied rivalries. India on the final day of the MCG Test were already close to defeat, with Washington Sundar i Mohammed Siraj at the crease defending the tie but ultimately failed and lost the match by 184 runs. With the win, Australia took a 2-1 lead in the 5-match series.
