Watch: Steve Smith cultivates one-handed screamer to dismiss Danangjaya de Silva on the third day of his second test – SL vs aus

Sri Lanka and Australia I’m fighting it in the second Test in the Galle International Stadium series. The contest is full of exciting moments as both teams aim to gain an edge. Australia aims to assert their control, but Sri Lanka is fighting hard to stay in the game.

Steve Smith makes a stunning one-handed catch

The highlight of the third day came in two innings for Sri Lanka when he was an Australian star Steve Smith Dismissed an incredible one-handed catch Dhananjaya de Silva. The epic moment occurs in the 40th, fifth ball, Matthew Kooneman. Delivery was completely off, clenched and turned sharply, forcing Dananjaya to defend himself. The ball took the edge and flew towards the first slip. There, Smith responded immediately, dived low to the right and picked the ball with one hand. The referee reviewed the catch, but the replay confirmed it was clean and added another moment of glow to Smith’s fielding record.

Here’s the video:

Another day, another screamer from Steve Smithpic.twitter.com/8z1apxuzrk

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Smith surpasses Ricky Ponting in a rare test feat

With this catch, Smith achieved an astonishing milestone in Test cricket, surpassing the former Australian captain. Ricky Ponting For most catches by the longest form of non-wick techieper. Smith currently has 198 test catches and has surpassed the 196 Ponting tally. His exceptional fielding remains an important asset for Australia, further cementing his legacy as one of the best slip fielders in cricket history.

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Smith moves fifth in the highest tally ever

Smith’s latest catch puts him fifth on the all-time list of most catches in Test cricket by non-wicket keepers. Former Indian Captain Rahul Dravid Leading the charts with 210 catches, followed by England’s Joe Root (207), Sri Lanka Mahera Jayawald (205), and South Africa Jack Carris (200). Smith’s current form and sharp reflection allowed him to quickly move up the rankings and challenge the top names of this elite list.

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