Image: Steve Smith showcased his brilliance with a stunning catch at first slip / © Inside Sport
The fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has been getting exciting as, on the fifth day of the match, key moments have kept fans on the edge of their seats. Australia maintained a strong grip, thanks to their impeccable bowling and sharp fielding. Steve Smith stole the spotlight with a stunning catch at first slip to dismiss Nitish Kumar Reddy for just 1.
Nathan Lyon’s sharp delivery outside off stump induced a faint edge, and Smith showcased incredible reflexes to complete a low catch, further solidifying Australia’s dominance.
India, chasing 340 runs to win, faced early setbacks as KL Rahul and Virat Kohli fell cheaply, leaving the Indian camp, including Athiya Shetty and Anushka Sharma, visibly disheartened.
Meanwhile, opener Yashasvi Jaiswal displayed remarkable grit, holding one end solidly to anchor India’s chase. His defensive approach frustrated the Australian bowlers, leading to an altercation with Sam Konstas. Jaiswal handled the sledding with confidence, responding with a thunderous shot that hit Konstas at a silly point. With the match heading into its final overs, Australia’s disciplined bowling and India’s fragile middle order make it a nail-biting finish. Whether India can achieve the target or Australia will clinch the Test remains to be seen.