Rohit Sharma Drops 'Hat-trick Catch', Axar Patel Picks 2 Wickets In 2 Balls

Men in Blue made a dominating start in the Champions Trophy 2025 India vs Bangladesh match. It was a brilliant display of performance by Indian bowlers as pacers Mohammed Shami and Harshit Rana drew early blood. Shami, who returned to the playing field after a long time, notched 2 quick wickets from one end. While young gun Harshit Rana imitated the same line and length and sent Bangladeshi Captain Najmal Sanano back to the pavilion.

But it was Axar Patel who stole all the limelight as left-arm spinner picked up 2 wickets in 2 balls. Axar missed out on his hat-trick by inches as skipper Rohit Sharma dropped Jaker Ali's catch in the slips, which could have been spinner's third wicket.

Rohit Sharma, hit his hand on the ground multiple times, after missing out on the opportunity to take another wicket. He immediately said sorry to the bowler and admitted his mistake.

WATCH ROHIT SHARMA DROPPING HAT-TRICK CATCH ON AXAR PATEL'S BOWLING:

With these back-to-back wickets, Team India managed to send half of Bangladesh's team back to the dressing room for only 35 runs. Axar Patel picked up opener Tanzid Hassan and senior batter Mushfiqur Rahim's wickets.

Team India is now in the driver's seat in the match, and have sent a clear message that they are here to clinch the title.