Shreyas Iyer Falls to Josh Hazlewood’s Short Ball for 11 in Australia vs India 2025 1st ODI Watch Highlights
In an intense matchup during the first ODI between Australia and India, Shreyas Iyer fell victim to Josh Hazlewood’s bowling at the Optus Stadium in Perth on October 19, 2025. Iyer managed only 11 runs before being dismissed by a well-executed short ball that directed him into an edge, leading to a catch by wicketkeeper Josh Philippe. This dismissal occurred in the 14th over, putting further pressure on the Indian batting lineup.
Details of the Dismissal
Hazlewood targeted Iyer’s ribcage with a delivery that bounced extra, frustrating the Indian batter. Despite having previously hit a boundary off Hazlewood earlier in the innings, Iyer struggled in this encounter and chose not to review the decision after consulting with his batting partner, Axar Patel.
Bowling Performance by Josh Hazlewood
- Josh Hazlewood’s figures: 7 overs, 2 maidens, 20 runs, 2 wickets
- In addition to Iyer, Hazlewood had also dismissed Rohit Sharma, who scored just 8 runs.
- The extra bounce contributed significantly to both dismissals.
Mitchell Starc also had a crucial role, taking the vital wicket of Virat Kohli, who recorded a duck while attempting a loose drive outside off-stump. Kohli’s wicket was followed by the dismissal of Shubman Gill, who fell to Nathan Ellis’ bowling, leaving India in a precarious position at 52/4 after 16.4 overs.
Match Overview
The innings faced disruptions due to rain, impacting the number of overs available. At the time of the report, India had lost four key wickets early, making their challenge against Australia increasingly difficult in this opening ODI.
