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[Watch] Virat Kohli Flaunts Incredible Reflexes As Nitish Reddy Makes Pat Cummins Pay

Virat Kohli takes a stunning catch [Source: @StarSportsIndia/X.com]Virat Kohli takes a stunning catch [Source: @StarSportsIndia/X.com]

The highly anticipated 5th Test between India and Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground is heating up, and Virat Kohli is once again making headlines with his brilliance on the field. During a crucial moment in the match, Kohli took an outstanding catch to send Australian skipper Pat Cummins back to the pavilion.

India are putting up a strong fight to restrict Australia, who are in fine form. The key moment came during the 45th over of Australia’s first innings. Nitish Kumar Reddy, who was brought into the attack, struck gold by claiming his first wicket of the day.

On the sixth ball of the over, Reddy bowled a delivery that forced Cummins to play a risky shot. The ball, pitched back of a length outside off stump, tempted Cummins to go for a flashy drive. However, the ball flew off the outside edge and traveled quickly between the wicketkeeper and the first slip.

Kohli, standing at first slip, reacted instantly. He moved swiftly to his left and grabbed the catch with precision. It was a sharp take, executed perfectly to dismiss the Australian captain. Kohli’s quick reflexes and safe hands made the catch look effortless, but it was a crucial wicket for India at a key juncture in the game.

India’s players, however, couldn’t hide their delight as Cummins’ dismissal brought them closer to bowling out Australia. The energy on the field was palpable, with every player pumped up by Kohli’s brilliance.

Australia Struggle Against India On Day 2

Australia began Day 2 at 9 for 1, with Sam Konstas and Marnus Labuschagne resuming their innings. It didn’t take long for India to strike. Jasprit Bumrah gave India an early breakthrough by dismissing Labuschagne for just 2 runs.

Soon after, Siraj joined the action by removing Sam Konstas for 22 runs. India’s bowlers maintained their aggressive approach, taking crucial wickets at regular intervals. Travis Head and Steve Smith were dismissed for 4 and 33 runs, respectively, as India tightened their grip on the match.

Alex Carey and Beau Webster tried to stabilize Australia’s innings with a partnership of 41 runs. However, their resistance didn’t last long as Carey was sent back by Prasidh Krishna.

At the time of writing, Australia are struggling at 173 for 9, trailing by 12 runs.