Virat Kohli once again reminded cricket fans why he's regarded as one of the best fielders of his generation. In a spectacular moment during the third ODI against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday, Kohli plucked a jaw-dropping catch at forward square off Washington Sundar's bowling, leaving fans and commentators alike in awe.

Virat Kohli takes a sharp catch at square leg as Washington Sundar picks up his first wicket Short departs - #TeamIndia #AUSvIND #3rdODI twitter/Nixdp1huBH

- BCCI (@BCCI) October 25, 2025

Virat Kohli's Catch That Stunned Everyone 

It was the 22.3 over when Washington Sundar sent Matthew Short on his way. Short went for a sweeping shot, down on one knee, but missed connecting cleanly. Kohli, positioned at forward square, displayed lightning reflexes and athleticism, diving backwards to cling onto the ball. The sheer precision and timing left viewers gasping. Matthew Short's innings ended at 30 runs from 41 balls, and Australia's score read 124/3 at the end of the over. Kohli's catch immediately became the highlight reel of the day.

What a special catch that is from Virat Kohli ✨Follow #AUSvIND: twitter/EcAya9tviT

- com (@cricketcomau) October 25, 2025

What a Catch by Virat twitter/GupilL7iKv

- Immortal_Virat X 82 (@Aryanvk018) October 25, 2025

A sharp catch taken by King Kohli twitter/HbQqjfG0zA

- Vinod (@we_knowd) October 25, 2025

Virat Kohli at 36 just dove for that insane low catch to nail Short-proof grind beats age every time! Beast mode on! #ViratKohli #INDvAUS #CricketFever #KingKohli twitter/v2Ch1ggz7X

- Dr Aakriti (@draakriti01) October 25, 2025

Virat Kohli's Catch Sparks Social Media Storm

Social media erupted as soon as the catch aired. Reactions flooded timelines, showcasing Kohli as a superhero and joking about his superhuman reflexes.

One fan quipped,“If Kohli had been in the Avengers, Short's shot would have been snapped in half!” Another called it“the catch of the year,” while cricket analysts praised the timing and composure.

Blink and you'll miss it  Virat Kohli twitter/Gd2BA1VcsJ

- Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) October 25, 2025

Kohli is still the G.O.A T no matter how much his haters try to bring him down

- mani (@manii_twt) October 25, 2025

Much better body language from Kohli today. Looks more involved Chase under lights also loading - King returning?

- Cricketism (@MidnightMusinng) October 25, 2025

If you think he is finished then think again even before thinking that he is finished #ViratKohli cricket_random (@viratshrxff69) October 25, 2025

easily one of the best catch taken in this decade Shiva (@_imshivasingh) October 25, 2025

Just Incredible.! #INDvsAUS (@the_carpdiem1) October 25, 2025

WHAT A CATCH BY KING KOHLI twitter/WIJneOivo4

- Virat Kohli Fan Club (@Trend_VKohli) October 25, 2025

What a freaking catch by Virat Kohli. twitter/LtyctBuSrf

- Bemba Nation (@BembaNation) October 25, 2025

The catch taken by Virat Kohli today was supernatural. It was not even possible for a normal human being. It was praised all around the globe and even aliens sent satellite radio signals in its appreciation. twitter/QB9w40OgZ3

- krishna (@vkstan18) October 25, 2025

Those who ever questioned Virat Kohli's fitness or age should just watch that catch! At this stage, no one in the team can match his reflexes, intensity, and commitment is still the fittest, and most reliable player in this Indian twitter/nIKkJ8m26D

- Space Recorder (@1spacerecorder) October 25, 2025

Kohli's catch in live through Hero cam twitter/PhBteM4RZO

-. (@RizzhuX) October 25, 2025

OhhhhReflexes man What a sharp catch by Virat Kohli #ViratKohli #INDvsAUS twitter/9nlvSBnIlm

- Flick18 (@iamflickX18) October 25, 2025

Earlier today, Australia captain Mitchell Marsh won the toss and opted to bat against India in the final ODI of the three-match series. The third ODI is a dead rubber after Australia took an unassailable 2-0 lead with a narrow two-wicket win in Adelaide.

India's star-studded top order has yet to live up to its reputation. Captain Shubman Gill hasn't found his mojo, Virat Kohli is yet to open his account, and Rohit Sharma hammered 73, but Josh Hazlewood has haunted him across both fixtures.

Apart from the struggling top three, the team combination has been a topic of discussion among fans and former cricketers. The exclusion of Kuldeep Yadav and the selection of a couple of players haven't gone well with many. While India has had their fair share of troubles, Australia has ticked all the boxes and will look to complete a whitewash over India in a bilateral ODI series.

India has tweaked its combination with Kuldeep Yadav and Prasidh Krishna returning to the final XI in place of Arshdeep Singh and Nitish Kumar Reddy. On the other hand, Australia has made one change with Nathan Ellis returning to the team in place of Xavier Bartlett.

(With inputs from ANI)

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