Australia could have had a better day on field on Day three of fifth Test as y had some lapses in fielding that could prove to be costly for m. However, unsurprisingly, Steve Smith once again was hero of day, this time with ball as he caught on to a stunning catch to dismiss Chris Woakes, a much-needed wicket as England piled up pressure on Australia. Coincidentally, Chris Woakes had claimed Steve Smith's wicket in first innings when England were in a similar situation as Australia were, craving for Smith's wicket. stunning catch from Steve Smith was followed up by Marnus Labuschagne putting in a superhuman dive to catch yet ar blinder, helping Australia land England two late blows. England ended day three with a lead of 382 runs with two wickets left, despite Australia making a failed appeal on last delivery of day. 

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Tim Paine calls Steve Smith a 'freak'

Australian skipper Tim Paine was extremely delighted with Steve Smith's stunner as he called Steve Smith a 'freak' as he addressed press after day's play. Tim Paine said that y( Australian side) were having a chat about moment on pitch and that it was an incredible moment. Tim Paine said that cricketers like Steve Smith and Ben Stokes were such good cricketers who were always involved in game and ir minds were cautious at all times. skipper continued to heap praises on Steve Smith and said that after Australian run-machine has batted for seven weeks straight, he was t surprised to see him pull out a stunner like he did at Oval. Here's what skipper had to say about Ashes hero: 

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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 had bowled a fuller one outside off stump and Chris Woakes had 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 had amassed a lead of a huge 374 runs at that time. 

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