Lucky escape! Ball hits the stumps but Smith survives – Watch

During the ICC Champions Trophy semifinal between India and Australia, Steve Smith narrowly avoided being dismissed when an Axar Patel delivery hit his bat, pad, and grazed the stumps without dislodging the bails. The rare event left the stadium in awe and commentators noted the unusual occurrence, highlighting cricket’s unpredictable nature.

​During the ICC Champions Trophy semifinal between India and Australia, Steve Smith narrowly avoided being dismissed when an Axar Patel delivery hit his bat, pad, and grazed the stumps without dislodging the bails. The rare event left the stadium in awe and commentators noted the unusual occurrence, highlighting cricket’s unpredictable nature.