Published 11:23 IST, September 15th 2019

Steve Smith takes an blinder at second slip against England

Steve Smith took an absolute blinder at second slip to dismiss Chris Woakes off Mitchell Marsh in the fifth Test match at the Oval. Aussies lead the series 2-1

Reported by: Karthik Nair
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Steve Smith has proved why he is best Test batsman and arguably greatest of this generation after some outstanding performances against arch-rivals England in ongoing Ashes series. Smith has h a dream run in this series so far,  former Australian skipper has w amassed 751 runs in just six innings, which is more than double tally of next highest runscorer on eir side.  ex-skipper was ruled out of third Test due to a concussion but me a terrific comeback in fourth Test at Old Trafford as he scored 211 and 82. Recently, charismatic Australian batsman h dethroned Virat Kohli to become number one batsman in ICC Test rankings. After his outstanding performance with bat, Steve Smith showcased a splendid effort on field. 

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Steve 'Superman' Smith

It seems that Steve Smith can do thing wrong as of w. While 30-year-old has enthralled everyone with his batting, he also mand to grab spotlight on field as well. It happened during 87th over of England's second innings which was bowled by Mitchell Marsh. On final delivery, Marsh h bowled a fuller one outside off stump and Chris Woakes h attempted a drive but was unsuccessful as ball took outside edge and flew wide of Steve Smith who was stationed at second slip. Smith dived to his right and pulled off a blinder as Woakes walked back to pavilion as England h amassed a le of a huge 374 runs at that time. 

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video of Steve Smith's absolute blinder was posted on Twitter.

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England gain command

England, who went in to bat against Australia in fifth and final Test were bundled out for 294. However, Jofra Archer's 6/62 dismissed visitors for 225 reby, giving hosts a 69-run le. Meanwhile, England in ir second innings put up a good show riding on fine half-centuries from Joe Denly and (94) and Ben Stokes (67) as a result of which y were in a commanding position at end of Day 3 at 313/8 with a huge le of 382 runs.

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09:35 IST, September 15th 2019