Image: Video of Rohit Sharma's drop denies Axar Patel a hat-trick in ICC / © Sports Tak
In the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 clash between India and Bangladesh, India took control early after Bangladesh chose to bat first in Dubai. Mohammed Shami and Harshit Rana struck early, leaving Bangladesh struggling. Axar Patel further tightened India’s grip by claiming two wickets in his first over, setting up a hat-trick opportunity. However, Indian captain Rohit Sharma dropped a straightforward catch off Jaker Ali’s edge, denying Axar his hat-trick. Rohit’s disappointment was evident, as the miss stunned both players and fans.
By the 11th over, Bangladesh had slumped to 41 for five, with Jaker Ali and Towhid Hridoy battling to stabilize the innings. India, already dominant, capitalized on their strong start, keeping Bangladesh under pressure.
India entered the match as favorites, boasting a superior head-to-head record, winning 32 out of the 41 ODIs played between the two sides. At the toss, Rohit Sharma revealed India’s strategic changes, including the inclusion of Kuldeep Yadav over Varun Chakravarthy and Mohammed Shami replacing Arshdeep Singh. India’s dominance in the match, coupled with their historical advantage, highlighted why they were expected to start their Champions Trophy campaign on a winning note.