Shreyas Iyer's lightning throw surprises Alex Carey; crucial runs taken off Australia's total with run out

In a thrilling turn of events, Alex Carey was on the brink of steering Australia towards victory in the first semi-final of the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025. However, Shreyas Iyer's remarkable display of fielding prowess turned the tide in India's favor, as he executed a brilliant direct hit from the deep to dismiss Carey, who had amassed a crucial 61 runs. This vital breakthrough halted Australia's momentum and prevented them from reaching the milestone of 275 runs. Iyer's inspired fielding effort proved to be a game-changer, putting a stop to Steve Smith and his team's advancement in the match at the Dubai International Stadium.

On the first ball of the 48th over, Alex Carey pulled the ball backward of square. In trying to keep the strike, the left-hander tried to come back for a double. Shreyas Iyer then ran in quickly from deep backward square leg.

He picked the ball cleanly and hit the bullseye with a rocket throw at the keeper's end. Carey was caught well short of his ground and had to walk back.

Carey's 61-run knock was studded with 8 fours and 1 six. He was involved in a key 54-run stand with captain Steve Smith for the fifth wicket. The duo were looking to take Australia past the 300-run mark.

However, Mohammed Shami struck with a full toss and dismissed Smith for 73. Australia kept on losing wickets at regular intervals and in the end, the side were not able to play out the full quota of 50 overs. Australia were bowled out for 264.

Alex Carey's inspired effort

Alex Carey stopped India's spinners from dominating the game in the middle overs. The left-hander was impeccable and timed the ball precisely, both on the front and back foot.

Carey took a special liking to Kuldeep Yadav, not letting the left-arm spinner settle. Kuldeep had the worst bowling figures in all of India's spinners, and the big reason was Carey's onslaught.

Australia captain Steve Smith won the toss earlier and opted to bat first. Mohammed Shami was the pick of the Indian bowlers, returning with figures of 3/48. Shami took the wickets of Cooper Connolly, Steve Smith, and Nathan Ellis. Varun Chakaravarthy also took two wickets, including the key wicket of Travis Head. The left-handed Australian opener departed after scoring 39 off 33 balls.

The winner of this semi-final will take on either New Zealand or South Africa in the final on Sunday. If India win, the match will be played in Dubai or else it will go ahead in Lahore.

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