Confidence peaking after beating England at Champions Trophy, Alex Carey says

Australia's victory over England in Lahore was a do-or-die match and broke records, with Alex Carey saying that this extraordinary win greatly boosted the Australian team's confidence. This victory injected a strong impetus into the Australian team, making them look forward to future matches.

Steve Smith's team faced many challenges early in the tournament, including an interim captain, a second-string bowling attack, and having been defeated twice by Sri Lanka previously, who didn't even qualify for the competition. However, in Saturday's epic victory, Australia successfully chased down England's total of 8-351 from a precarious 4-136, with five wickets to spare and 15 balls remaining. This victory undoubtedly proved the strength and resilience of the Australian team.

"The team atmosphere is very good. I feel our confidence is high, and we are very excited about tomorrow's game," Carey said as the Australian team arrived in Rawalpindi to prepare for Tuesday's match against the formidable South Africa. "It was a great game of cricket, and for Australia to be able to win was very special." He added that the team remained calm during the chase and adapted to the changing conditions of the pitch.

Carey acknowledged that the Australian team's bowling attack lacked experience in this competition. "We make no bones about that," he said. "We have experienced players like Adam Zampa, Glenn Maxwell is very clever with the ball, and Steve Smith is a tactically brilliant captain who reads the game very well. The way he uses the bowlers is our strength." He emphasized the team's tactical flexibility and the importance of experience.

Carey stated that the Australian team has full respect for South Africa, who started their campaign with a 107-run victory over Afghanistan. However, he said that the Australian team is confident about Tuesday's match in Rawalpindi. "We've played a lot of one-day cricket against them in the last 12 to 24 months," Carey said. "They are a strong overall team, but for us, it's a great opportunity to play with more freedom and take on the game after a great win against England."

A victory in Rawalpindi would move Australia closer to a semi-final spot, while a defeat could mean they need to beat Afghanistan in Lahore on Friday. The Australian team will go all out to fight for the opportunity to enter the semi-finals.