In the second innings, Australia had the task of chasing a target of 281 runs. They had seven wickets remaining until the last session of Day 4. During England’s innings, Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon delivered remarkable performances, capturing the attention of the spectators.
However, it was the spectators’ involvement in the game that often led to intriguing moments on the field. One such memorable moment occurred during Steve Smith’s dismissal, which quickly gained significant traction on social media.
During the 26th over of the innings, bowled by Stuart Broad, Australia’s top batsman, Steve Smith, was facing the third ball. Broad pitched the ball full and outside off, and Smith attempted to defend by covering the line of the delivery.
However, the ball straightened after pitching, causing it to take the outside edge of Smith’s bat. The wicketkeeper had an easy catch, resulting in Smith’s dismissal.
Broady is on one here… 🤩
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) June 19, 2023
He entices Steve Smith into the drive and he's nicked it!
Australia 3 down đź‘€ #EnglandCricket | #Ashes pic.twitter.com/QFTdSrkzN0
The crowd erupted with joy as Broad claimed this prized wicket, and the audience jubilantly celebrated, dancing in the stands. The incident caught the attention of Twitter users, who expressed their thoughts and reactions on the internet.