[WATCH] Joe Root's One-Handed Stunner Breaks Resilient Marnus Labuschagne At The Oval

Mark Wood gives England a breakthrough with Marnus Lanbuschagne's wicket. (AP News)

Marnus Labuschagne's patient innings of nine runs from 82 balls has came to an end, thanks to an incredible catch by Joe Root at first slip after a crucial delivery from Mark Wood.

Root managed to grab the ball with one hand, despite it being well behind him and delivered by the pace of Mark Wood, who is known for his rapid bullets. The catch was made even more impressive by the challenging and dark playing conditions. 

Watch the video here:

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Although it was technically Jonny Bairstow's catch as the wicketkeeper, Root's exceptional skills allowed him to take the catch. With Steve Smith now at the crease, the match could take a different turn or this could be exactly what Ben Stokes and Co. needed.

At the time of writing, the Aussies are 109 at the loss of 2 wickets and it is upto the pair of Smith and Khawaja to take Australia to safer shores.