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Australia National Cricket Team wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey’s promising innings came to an end in spectacular fashion, thanks to Wesley Madhevere, during the third and final ODI against the Zimbabwe National Cricket Team at the Harare Sports Club in Harare on Sunday, September 20.
Carey had started to build momentum, but a brilliant piece of fielding from Zimbabwe National Cricket Team all-rounder Wesley Madhevere sparked the mini Australian batting collapse in Harare. Earlier, Craig Ervine scripts history against Australia, becomes oldest batter to score ODI fifty.
Alex Carey falls for 34 as Wesley Madhevere takes stunning flying catch in Harare
Alex Carey scored 34 runs from 30 balls, hitting five boundaries, before Brad Evans got the crucial breakthrough in the 26th over of the Australian innings as they chased the 272-run target in the third ODI against Zimbabwe in Harare.
Well, the Zimbabwe pacer bowled a full delivery wide outside off stump, tempting Carey into an aggressive drive at the Harare Sports Club in Harare. Carey went for a big shot away from his body, but he could not control the drive properly.
But the ball took the outside part of his bat and flew towards the point region instead of finding the gap. And that is where Wesley Madhevere produced the magic.
Wesley Madhevere’s mind-blowing catch to dismiss Alex Carey goes viral
The all-rounder quickly moved to his left, judged the ball perfectly, and then leaped into the air like a goalkeeper. Madhevere threw himself at the ball with both hands and managed an excellent airborne catch before hitting the deck.
It was a great dismissal by his quick movement, timing and by his strong hands. Madhevere’s outstanding catch ended Carey’s attacking innings.
Carey, who smashed five boundaries during his knock, walked out as Zimbabwe celebrated the big moment, and now Madhevere’s mind-blowing efforts are winning hearts on social media. Amid this, Sanath Jayasuriya reveals secret behind Abhishek Sharma’s record-breaking century.
WHAT. A. CATCH! 🤯
— Zimbabwe Cricket (@ZimCricketv) September 20, 2026
Wessly Madhevere with a stunner at point to dismiss Alex Carey off Brad Evans#ZIMvAUS #ExperienceZImbabwe pic.twitter.com/lk2BXvbmHD
Wesley Madhevere produces another blow as Matt Renshaw falls for just 4
Later, Wesley Madhevere produced another important breakthrough against Australia in the third ODI in Harare. After taking a stunning catch, the Zimbabwe all-rounder returned with the ball to remove Matt Renshaw and put Australia under more pressure.
The Australian batter faced 10 balls and managed only 4 runs before becoming the victim of Madhevere. He bowled a 96 kph delivery on a back-of-a-length around the middle and off the stump. Coming from around the wicket, the ball moved towards Renshaw and continued straight after pitching.
Renshaw tried to hit the ball towards square leg, but his shot selection created a dangerous gap between his bat and pad. The ball found that exact opening and went straight through. The delivery crashed directly into the middle stump, leaving Renshaw completely stunned.
Australia near 3-0 series sweep as Wesley Madhevere keeps Zimbabwe alive in 3rd ODI
With another Australian batter back in the pavilion, Madhevere celebrated the moment with the Zimbabwe teammates. He might have failed with the bat, scoring one run, but he is on fire with the ball and in the field against the Australian side in the ongoing final ODI in Harare.
Well, Australia is close to recording a 3-0 ODI series sweep over Zimbabwe. They have already scored 200+ runs while losing five wickets. The touring side now needs 69 runs in 90 balls to complete the chase and record another ODI series win in Zimbabwe.
