'Shreyas Iyer dances on the pitch against short balls': India batter brutally trolled after failure in 1st ODI vs AUS

Team India vice-captain Shreyas Iyer struggled with the bat during the first ODI of the three-match series against Australia. The right-handed batter departed for 11 runs off 24 balls, caught behind by wicketkeeper Josh Philippe while gloving a down-the-leg-side delivery at the Optus Stadium in Perth on Sunday.

Rain interrupted play twice, with the second stoppage lasting a few hours. When the match resumed, India were struggling at 37 for 3 in 11.5 overs, with Shreyas Iyer (6) and Axar Patel (7) at the crease. Hazlewood struck again after the break, claiming his second wicket of the day to deepen India’s early troubles.

Shreyas Iyer Perishes for 11 Runs Off Josh Hazlewood

After the rain break, Shreyas Iyer smashed four runs off Josh Hazlewood’s delivery. He used the width offered to send the ball to the fence on the final delivery of the 12th over.

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However, Hazlewood quickly regained control in his next over. He bowled a back-of-a-length delivery angled in, which Iyer could only defend. Iyer attempted a fine glance off the next delivery but was beaten by the extra bounce, only managing to touch the ball with his glove.

Josh Philippe dived to his left to take the catch. Iyer perished for 11 runs off 24 balls, and with his dismissal, India’s top four batters were back in the pavilion for just 45 runs, leaving the team under pressure early in the innings.

Fans React as Shreyas Iyer Departs for a Low Score in 1st ODI vs Australia

Shreyas Iyer faced criticism from fans on social media following his underwhelming performance. Here are some of the top reactions on X (formerly known as Twitter):

Shreyas Iyer fans should stop embarrassing themselves now. He literally dances on the pitch on short balls 😂#INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/weLcI4uuFY

— Praniti☕ (@OnThatMessyHill) October 19, 2025

I may get cooked but shreyas iyer always dances against 140+ short balls. pic.twitter.com/O8KJSb1Bxo

— KL BASIT (@klbasit1) October 19, 2025

Organize Dance India Dance on Perth pitch and see how easily Iyer defeats Remo D'Souza.

— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) October 19, 2025

There is day night difference between playing 120 kph short ball and 140+ kph short ball.

This is for Shreyas Iyer fans!👍 pic.twitter.com/dLixEABica

— कट्टर INDIA समर्थक 🦁🇮🇳 ™ (@KKRWeRule) October 19, 2025

Still not sure if we can count on Shreyas Iyer for South African wickets in 2027 WC pic.twitter.com/TDdMRSBwTf

— Homie (@homelander_yyy) October 19, 2025

Iyer Ne to domestic aur India A tour khela fir bhi fail hua pic.twitter.com/kufcqF1lHg

— Pushkar (@Musafirr_hu_yar) October 19, 2025

Shreyas Iyer short ball issue still continues. Uncomfortable bounce. pic.twitter.com/d5EduHPWC6

— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) October 19, 2025

It's so easy to bully Iyer with short stuff on a spicy wicket.

Ye 2027 wc SA me kaise khelega ? 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/M43PYvcJHs

— *Roe Joot 🦉🇮🇳* (@ImGani22) October 19, 2025

Shreyas Iyer Leading Run Getter for Team India in 2025 Champions Trophy

Shreyas Iyer played a key role for Team India during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. He finished as the top run-scorer with 243 runs across five innings at an average of 48.60, including two half-centuries.

Iyer has consistently delivered for India in major tournaments, having scored 530 runs in 11 innings during the 2023 ODI World Cup, with two centuries and three fifties at an impressive average of 66.25.

Before the ongoing match, he had amassed 2,845 runs in 70 ODI matches at an average of 48.22, featuring five hundreds and 22 fifties. Iyer will have to deliver when India take on Australia in the second match of their three-game ODI series at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday, October 23.

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