Kohli, who had survived a catch out attempt in the 8th over, went on to make 17 before he was undone by an outside the off-stump delivery from Boland in the 32nd over.

Earlier, Kohli had edged a length delivery from Boland to second slip, where Steve Smith was positioned. Smith dived low to his right, seemingly catching the ball near the ground before flicking it upward toward gully, where Marnus Labuschagne completed the catch.

The on-field umpires referred the decision to TV umpire Joel Wilson, who, after reviewing replays showing the ball touching the ground before Smith scooped it, ruled Kohli not out.

“100 per cent; no denying it whatsoever, 100 per cent. But the umpire’s made the decision and we’ll move on,” Smith had told ‘Fox Sports’ during the lunch break when asked if he had his hand under the ball.

In the match, the day ended with Australia at 9/1, trailing India by 176 runs in the 5th and final Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy. The hosts lead the series 2-1 with wins in Adelaide and Melbourne while the visitors won the 1st Test at Perth.

(With Agency Inputs)