Cricket fans were treated to a moment of brilliance throughout Shield of Sheffield collide New South Wales and Victoria when Steve Smith it fell into a jaw-dropping hand that left everyone in disbelief. Known for his sharp reflexes and unwavering focus, Smith once again demonstrated what he considers to be one of the best sliders in the modern game. Victoria’s acrobatic efforts to remove Fergus O’Neill It was immediately the highlight of the match and an intense moment on social media.
Sean Abbott’s fiery spells boost Victoria’s batting order
Smith’s surprising feat before the competition, Sean Abbott had already taken significant damage with the ball. The experienced pacer ensured that Victoria was restricted to a modest 171/9 in their second innings, finishing with incredible figures of 4/18 in some disciplined fast bowling, dismantling the middle order.
Victoria Opener Marcus Harris Solid at the drop, a firmness that matches the well-designed 58. However, Abbott found the rhythm and Nathan Lyon Weaving the magic of spin has been a formidable challenge for the scorers, the Victorian Batters. Lyon, too, with 2/52, kept up the relentless pressure and set the stage for Smith’s moment of magic.
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Fans of Steve Smith’s magic leaves are in awe
An unforgettable moment ended for Nathan Lyon. Lyon dropped a delivery that slipped and swung sharply, forcing the left-sided O’Neill into a cut-back in search of a goal-scoring opportunity. The shot, however, was not perfectly timed, resulting in a thick edge on the outside.
The ball came off the bat with a sharp revolution towards the first slip region. Smith, on the slide, barely had time to react. In a split second, he ran to his left, fully extending his arm to pluck it out of thin air.
Catching wasn’t just about reflexes—it was about anticipation, balance, and athletic brilliance. Smith managed to hang on to the ball as he fell back, his eyes never leaving the red skin. The crowd at the venue was stunned and his teammates celebrated in recognition of the extraordinary effort.
Here is the video:
Steve Smith, this is ridiculous 🤯 #Sheffieldshield pic.twitter.com/m87duvnlcu
– Cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) November 12, 2025
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