India vice-captain Shreyas Iyer sustained a left hip injury during the third ODI against Australia in Sydney on October 25, 2025. The injury occurred immediately after Iyer took a spectacular catch to dismiss Alex Carey in the 34th over while fielding at short third-man.
The Catch and Injury
Iyer ran backwards to complete one of the tournament’s most impressive catches. While maintaining focus on holding the ball, he landed heavily on his left hip, causing immediate pain. Teammates and physios rushed to his aid as play was briefly delayed. Despite his efforts, Iyer was assisted off the field and did not return for the remainder of Australia’s innings.
Replacement and Team Update
Yashasvi Jaiswal, India’s reserve opener, took Iyer’s place in the field. The BCCI has not yet provided details on the severity of the injury, but India will monitor him closely ahead of batting duties.
Iyer’s Injury History
Shreyas Iyer has previously experienced back issues and had taken an indefinite break from red-ball cricket to manage workload. Fitness management remains a priority for the vice-captain as India aims to maintain a strong ODI performance.
India’s Fielding and Bowling Highlights
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Virat Kohli: Spectacular catch to dismiss Matt Short
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Rohit Sharma: Sharp slip catch
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Harshit Rana: Four wickets
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Washington Sundar: Two wickets
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Kuldeep Yadav: One wicket
Australia were bowled out for 236 in 46.4 overs, with only Matt Renshaw scoring a fifty, as India dominated the series finale.
Outlook
The team will closely monitor Shreyas Iyer’s recovery, given his key role as vice-captain and pivotal middle-order batter. His availability will be critical for India’s next matches in the ongoing series.
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