Aus vs NZ: Mitchell Starc pays ultimate tribute to Steve Smith after his one-handed ripper

Australia's Steve Smith took a one-handed screamer to send New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson back to pavilion off Mitchell Starc's bowling on Day 3 of ongoing Test match between two nations at Perth. Williamson’s dismissal also ended his 76-run stand with batsman Ross Taylor. New Zealand top-order were rocked early as visitors lost both openers for just a run on board but duo of Williamson and Taylor steadied  ship before Smith produced moment of magic.

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Steve Smith's catch was fantastic: Mitchell Starc

As Mitchell Starc was steaming in to bowl 23rd over of innings, pacer induced a sharp edge towards Steve Smith at second slip. Smith flew over to his right and grabbed pink ball to get prized wicket of in-form Kane Williamson. Black Caps skipper scored 34 from 70 balls in his attempt to rescue New Zealand after early setbacks.

In post-match conference after end of second day's play, Starc was asked about Smith's exceptional grab. southpaw replied that his catch was t unexpected because he had taken those kinds of catches in past. He went on to say that Smith's catch had certainly created a buzz in crowd and lifted up team's spirits. Starc termed catch as 'fantastic' and added importance of wicket as Williamson was batting really well. He also said it was nice when fielders hung on to those catches.

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Meanwhile, New Zealand were eventually bowled for 166. Taylor top-scored with 80 while Starc was chief predator as he grabbed a fifer. At time of writing this article, Australia were 121/1 as y lost David Warner for 19. hosts are in a commanding position and lead by 371 runs. New Zealand will need a miracle to make a comeback in Test.

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