IND vs AUS: Steve Smith gives up but is saved by luck against Axar Patel; Watch rare cricketing moment

During the 2025 Champions Trophy semi-final between Australia and India at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, luck favored the Aussie captain in a remarkable turn of events. A bizarre incident occurred on the final ball of the 14th over when Axar Patel delivered a ball to Steve Smith. Smith got a thick inside edge onto his pad, causing the ball to roll back towards the stumps. It struck the base of the off-stump, yet, incredibly, the bails remained intact.

Smith, seemingly assuming he was bowled, watched the ball hit the stumps without intervening. However, fortune was on his side as the bails stayed in place, allowing him to continue his innings unscathed. Watch the video here...

Although the ball made a noticeable impact on the stumps, cricket laws state that a batter is only out if the bails are fully dislodged. This rare incident left Indian players and fans in shock, while Australia heaved a sigh of relief.

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Earlier, Australia won the toss and opted to bat against India. The two sides met in a re-match of the 2023 Cricket World Cup final in Ahmedabad, which Australia won for its sixth ODI title.