In a crucial moment during Day 5 of the WTC Final, Virat Kohli’s innings came to an end when he was just one run short of his half-century. Facing a delivery from Boland, Kohli went for a drive with hard hands, but only managed to get a thick edge.
The ball flew to the right of second slip where Steve Smith showcased his exceptional fielding skills. With very little reaction time, Smith dived to his right and took a sensational catch, leaving the Indian team and fans stunned.
Kohli had looked good during his innings, but his dismissal proved to be a significant blow for India in the Test match. He departed for 49 runs, having hit seven boundaries.
Earlier in the over, there was a review taken by the Australian team as Marnus Labuschagne at cover thought he heard something when the ball passed Kohli’s bat. However, the review showed a clear gap between bat and ball, and Australia lost their review.
Kohli’s dismissal marked a crucial moment in the match, shifting the momentum in Australia’s favor.
