At the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), where India and Australia are currently playing their third and final ODI, Virat Kohli once again shown why he is considered one of the world’s top fielders. With a spectacular reflex catch to eliminate Matthew Short, the seasoned Indian batsman gave the visitors their third breakthrough and put the side back in the game.
Australia chose to bat first when captain Mitchell Marsh won the toss, even though they had already clinched the series 2-0. Xavier Bartlett was replaced by Nathan Ellis in the one change made by the hosts, while Kuldeep Yadav and Prasidh Krishna were given chances. Since the outcome of the series was already known, this was probably the final time Indian players Virat and Rohit Sharma would play in Australia.
Washington Sundar produced a terrific spell in the 23rd over, which is when the spectacular catch occurred. While batting on 30, Short tried to draw the spinner. The right-handed hitter dropped to one knee and whacked it hard and flat toward square leg after Sundar threw one up on off, inviting the sweep. But in a flash, Kohli, who was standing close by, bending low and snatching the ball as it tumbled backward. Due to his nimble performance on the field, many people thought the veteran was healthy enough to compete in the 2027 World Cup.
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What a special catch that is from Virat Kohli ✨
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Virat Kohli joins the record for the most international catches made by a fielder.
With this catch, Virat Kohli made history by becoming the fielder with the most international catches. Currently ranked fifth with 338 catches, the legendary Indian cricket player is now ranked among Jacques Kallis, Ricky Ponting, Ross Taylor, and Mahela Jayawardene. In the meantime, the number of catches he and Kallis have made is equal.
| Most international catches as a fielder | ||
| Player name | Country | Catches |
| Mahela Jayawardene | Sri Lanka | 440 |
| Ricky Ponting | Australia | 364 |
| Ross Taylor | New Zealand | 354 |
| Jacques Kallis | South Africa | 338 |
| Virat Kohli | India | 338 |
Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head, the openers, quickly reached a 50-run partnership in eight overs as the hosts got off to a strong start. The first breakthrough came when Mohammed Siraj dismissed Head for 29. After this, Marsh was trapped for 41 by Axar Patel. During his 30-run stay, Short, who had just scored a strong fifty in the second ODI, looked brilliant as he and Matt Renshaw helped the hosts reach 124/2 by the 22nd over. But it was Kohli’s incredible performance that cost India their third wicket. Australia’s score was 140/3 at the end of the 27th over, with Renshaw and Alex Carey at the wicket. The bowlers from India.
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