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[Watch] Steve Smith Shocked As Shady Ball Tracking Hands Rabada His First Wicket

image-lnn8rk0nSmith reacts after his dimissal [Twitter]

In the ongoing World Cup match of 2023, Australia embarked on their quest to chase South Africa's formidable total of 311 runs in the 50-over format. The match was set for an enthralling showdown, but as the Aussie innings unfolded, challenges began to mount.

After the early departures of David Warner and Mitchell Marsh, the spotlight was on the Steve Smith. In the 10th over of the innings, Smith found himself facing a tricky situation. Kagiso Rabada bowled a sharp in-swinging short of length delivery. The ball struck Smith on the pads, leading to a fervent lbw appeal from the South African fielders.


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Steve Smith, initially in disbelief, signalled that the ball had missed the leg stump. However, the South African skipper, Temba Bavuma, and fielder Quinton de Kockwere convinced and decided to refer the decision to the third umpire. The ball tracking technology revealed that the delivery would indeed have gone on to hit the leg stump, stunning both Smith and the spectators.

With no opportunity for a review due to the three reds on HawkEye, Steve Smith was left with no choice but to make his way back to the pavilion, shell-shocked by the unexpected dismissal. This crucial wicket was a game-changer, and it left Australia reeling at 50 for 4 after 12 overs.