Axar Patel Misses 5 Records After Rohit Sharma Dropped Catch

Axar Patel experienced one of the most heartbreaking moments of his career during the 2025 Champions Trophy match against Bangladesh at the Dubai International Stadium. The talented all-rounder was on the verge of a historic hat-trick, only to be denied by a dropped catch from Indian captain Rohit Sharma. This moment, which could have rewritten record books, left fans and players in disbelief.

Axar Patel’s Dream Start

India’s pacers had already set the stage with a fiery opening spell, reducing Bangladesh to three down within eight overs. When Rohit Sharma introduced Axar Patel in the 9th over, he wasted no time making an impact. On his second delivery, he dismissed Tanzid Hasan, who had looked solid on 25 off 25 balls. His very next delivery sent veteran batter Mushfiqur Rahim back to the pavilion for a golden duck, setting the scene for a potential hat-trick.

The Heart-Stopping Hat-Trick Delivery

Axar Patel bowled a perfectly placed delivery to Jaker Ali, extracting a fine outside edge. The ball seemed destined for Rohit Sharma’s safe hands at first slip. But in an unexpected twist, Rohit dropped the catch, dashing Axar’s dreams of a historic hat-trick. The shock was evident on the faces of Indian players and fans alike.

Records Axar Patel Missed Out On

1) First Spinner in Champions Trophy History to Take a Hat-Trick: Axar would have been the first-ever spinner in the history of the Champions Trophy to achieve this feat.

2) First Asian Player in Champions Trophy History to Take a Hat-Trick: A successful hat-trick would have made Axar the first Asian cricketer to achieve the milestone in the tournament’s history.

3) First Debutant to Take a Hat-Trick in an ICC ODI Event: Despite multiple bowlers claiming hat-tricks in ICC events, no debutant has done it before. Axar was playing his first ICC ODI tournament match.

4) First Indian Spinner to Take an ICC Event Hat-Trick: India has seen only two bowlers take hat-tricks in ICC events: Chetan Sharma (1987 World Cup) and Mohammed Shami (2019 World Cup). Axar could have become the first Indian spinner to do so.

5) Second Indian Spinner with an ODI Hat-Trick: If successful, Axar would have joined Kuldeep Yadav as the only Indian spinners to take an ODI hat-trick.

While the missed hat-trick was disappointing, Axar’s spell still showcased his brilliance. A successful hat-trick could have further cemented his place in Indian cricket history and boosted his confidence. Despite the missed catch, India continued to dominate the match, with their bowlers restricting Bangladesh to a modest total.