After Glenn Phillips, Alex Carey becomes Superman by taking potential catch of the tournament

After Glenn Phillips, Alex Carey becomes Superman by taking potential catch of the tournament
Alex Carey takes a stunning catch against England

Story Highlights:

Australia is facing England in Champions Trophy.

Steve Smith wins toss and elect to bowl.

Alex Carey takes astonishing catch.

In the opening match of the Champions Trophy 2025, Glenn Phillips took a screamer, and in the current match between Australia and England, Alex Carey made an even better catch to eliminate Phil Salt. To amaze the audience, the Australian fielder made an unthinkable grab. Australia chose to bowl first on a level field at the Gaddafi Stadium, and it paid off when Alex Carey, relieved of his keeping responsibilities, made a spectacular catch that left Salt speechless. Even his teammates were stunned by what they witnessed, as he violated the rules of physics.

Carey's catch

Phil Salt flicked it away but was unable to hold it down as Ben Dwarshuis bowled it fuller and angled it into the pads. Carey threw himself into the air and suddenly plucked a screamer, as the ball sailed towards his right at mid-on.

Australia entered this competition at a disadvantage due to injuries to its best players. Josh Hazlewood, Mitch Marsh, Pat Cummins, and captain Pat Cummins were all ruled out due to personal reasons and injuries. The Steve Smith-led club fielded a weaker playing XI to win their first Champions Trophy game since the 2009 tournament. As they attempt to subdue the weaker Australian team, England, who have never won a Champions Trophy tournament, will try to win the trophy.

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Australia won the toss and elected to bowl first and at the time of writing, England have managed to score 148 runs at the loss of two wickets. After Phil Salt and Jamie Smith lost their wicket to Ben Dwarshuis, Ben Duckett and Joe Root not only steadied the English ship but also ensured that they moved ahead on a good pace.

AUS vs ENG Playing XIs

Australia: Matthew Short, Travis Head, Steven Smith(c), Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis(w), Alex Carey, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson

England: Phil Salt, Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith (WK), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (C), Liam Livingstone, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood