India wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant took an impressive catch to dismiss Australian batter Steve Smith on Day 4 of the ongoing first Test match in Perth. Rishabh Pant showed brilliant reflexes to complete the catch as Steve Smith registered another failure with the bat in the BGT 2024-25 series opener.
Australia lost the early wicket of Usman Khawaja (4) on the fourth day of the match at the Optus Stadium on Monday, November 25. Steve Smith and Travis Head added a decent partnership in the final innings. However, Mohammed Siraj picked up his second wicket of the day by removing Smith.
Watch: Rishabh Pant Takes A Stunning Catch To Get Rid Of Steve Smith
The incident took place on the fourth ball of the 25th over in Australia’s second innings. Mohammed Siraj bowled a delivery around the off-stump channel that straightened slightly after pitching.
Steve Smith edged it, and Rishabh Pant completed a stunning catch. The Indian wicketkeeper dove full stretch to his right to complete the dismissal. Smith, who was dismissed for a golden duck in the first innings, had to return to the dressing room after scoring just 17 runs off 60 balls in the second.
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