Watch - Steve Smith Grabs One-Handed Catch To Dismiss Chris Woakes
Updated - 15 Sep 2019, 07:43 PM
Steve Smith has been unstoppable in the ongoing Ashes, be it with the bat or in the field. After swashbuckling outings with the bat, Smith stunned the world with a stunning catch to dismiss Chris Woakes in the third day of the fifth Test at the Oval.
Trailing 2-1 in the series, England are currently poised well in the match with a lead of 382 runs and two wickets still in hand. Rory Burns and Joe Denly got the host off to a great start in the second innings. Denly looked in fine touch as they posted 54 runs for the first wicket.
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Joe Root also looked but will curse himself for not converting the start. Ben Stokes played a valiant knock of 67 runs alongside Denly to keep the scoreboard ticking. Jos Buttler also put in some useful contributions as England extended the lead to take a firm grip in the match.
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But a few quick wickets down the order helped Australia made a slight comeback in the match thanks to Steve Smith’s fine catch in the slip cordon. He flew on his right to take a one-handed catch and man oh man, he cannot make any mistakes.
It was a length delivery which forces Woakes into the drive. The English all-rounder gets a thickish edge for the ball to fly away. Smith at second slip flung himself to his right and plucked that out of thin air.
Watch the video here:
Great catches from the Aussies tbf
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— England Cricket (@englandcricket) September 14, 2019
Previously, Steve Smith once again led Australia’s batting with a fine knock of 80 runs to help his side post 225 runs in reply to England’s 294 in the first innings. With 2-1 down, the home side will be keen to capitalise on the situation and end the series in a draw.
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