Shreyas Iyer's rocket arm sends Alex Carey packing; crucial run out hurts Australia's total

During the 48th over, Alex Carey executed a perfect pull shot behind square. Eager to retain the strike, the left-handed batsman pushed for a quick double. Sensing the opportunity, Shreyas Iyer sprinted in 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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