Watch: Steve Smith takes a blinder at point to dismiss Colin Munro

The first Aus vs NZ ODI of the three-match series kicked off in front of empty stands in the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on Friday. New Zealand, chasing 259 to win, were in a spot of bother having lost the wickets captain Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor in quick succession. With New Zealand at 69/3 and a well-set Martin Guptill, the onus was on the opener to guide New Zealand to victory in the first Aus vs NZ ODI. However, Steve Smith fielding at point had other ideas. Smith dived to his right to complete a stunning catch to dismiss Guptill to take the wheels off New Zealand’s chase.

Steve Smith’s Catch

Australian star batsman Steve Smith took a fabulous catch at point to dismiss New Zealand batsman Colin Munro. During his celebration, he almost shook hand with his teammates.

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Steve Smith is a gun in the gully! #AUSvNZ pic.twitter.com/1SrwWQqDEg

— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) March 13, 2020

The Coronavirus pandemic has meant that players all around the globe have been advised to maintain minimal contact with their fellow professionals. Celebratory handshakes, greetings are being avoided across all sports and players might take some time to get used to it which was the case on Friday during the first AUS vs NZ ODI. Steve Smith, fielding at point took a stunner to dismiss Martin Guptill and almost shook hands with his teammates during the celebrations. 

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