AUS vs ENG [WATCH]: Alex Carey grabs a flying catch to dismiss Phil Salt in Champions Trophy 2025

The clash between Australia and England is always power-packed. The encounter between these two rivals displays the best from both the teams. However, the Australians established a new high in the history of the contest between the two sides with a breathtaking catch from Alex Carey, a traditional wicket-keeper who is otherwise always behind the stumps for his team with the gloves.

Alex Carey’s stunning catch sends Phil Salt packing

The incident occurred early on in the innings after Australian captain Steve Smith invited England to bat first after winning the toss. England openers Phil Salt and Ben Duckett arrived on the crease at the Gaddafi Stadium with the intent of scoring some quick runs for their team and put early pressure on the Aussies.

However, their plan could not bear any fruit for the English side as a full-length ball on the toes from Ben Dwarshuis in the 2nd over of the innings was driven in the air on the on-side by Salt with the hope that it would get past Carey. However, the left-handed batter quickly placed himself on the right and dived to stick his hand in the air to grab the ball in an emphatic manner. The stunning catch marked the end of Salt’s innings on just 10 runs off 6 balls.

Here’s the video

𝙎𝙃𝙊𝙏𝙎 𝙂𝘼𝙇𝙊𝙍𝙀, 𝘽𝙐𝙏 𝙏𝙃𝙀𝙉… 𝙂𝙊𝙉𝙀! 😲💥

Phil Salt was in full flow, but Alex Carey’s stunning grab brings his blazing knock to an end! 🧤🔥
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Australia opted for two wicket-keepers in their playing XI

Australian team has come up with an interesting playing XI against England. Smith has chosen both Josh Inglis and Carey for their opening match of the Champions Trophy 2025. The Australian team currently lacks seasoned players in their squad due to injury concerns like Pat Cummins, Mitchell Marsh, Josh Hazelwood and Mitchell Starc. Thus, Australia aim to add depth in their batting order by including both Inglis and Carey in the squad.