WTC Final, IND vs AUS: Blinder from Green to get rid of century-bound Rahane leaves fans stunned
On Day 3 of the WTC Final between India and Australia, Cameron Green produced a moment of brilliance at gully to dismiss a well-set, Ajinkya Rahane on 89.
FollowIndia's Ajinkya Rahane stood tall amid the ruins in his comeback clash as he displayed spectacular skill and courage against a formidable Australian pace attack to India to 260 for six at lunch on Day 3 of the World Test Champions (WTC) Final at The Oval on Friday. However, Rahane fell short of his 13th Test century by 11 runs thanks to a spectacular catch by Australian fielder Cameron Green just moments after play resumed at the iconic venue.
Green produced a moment of brilliance at gully to dismiss the well set, Ajinkya Rahane on 89. The dismissal came at a crucial juncture, with Rahane having rescued India from a precarious situation and significantly reducing Australia's first-innings lead.
Pat Cummins, the Australian skipper, steamed in from his run-up, delivering a fierce delivery on the 5th stump line, Rahane, looking to take on the challenge, commits himself to the drive and edge the ball towards the gully region.
Cameron Green, stationed at the gully, who displayed extraordinary reflexes and athleticism, took a stunning one-hand catch. Green flung himself to his right, fully stretched, and plucked the ball out of thin air. The dismissal of Rahane was a significant blow for India, as they had relied heavily on his composure and run-scoring ability.
Here's a look at how netizens reacted to Green's blinder to dismiss Rahane during India's first innings at the WTC Final against Australia:
