Hat-Trick Drama In ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Axar Patel's Missed Chance

India’s match against Bangladesh in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 was filled with excitement. Axar Patel came close to a historic hat-trick but was denied by a crucial drop from captain Rohit Sharma. The match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium showcased thrilling moments as India dominated early.

Axar Patel nearly achieved a hat-trick but was denied by Rohit Sharma’s drop.
India’s bowlers put Bangladesh under early pressure.
Kuldeep Yadav remains India’s most successful bowler in ODI hat-tricks.

Bangladesh opted to bat first after winning the toss. Rohit Sharma believed the pitch would favor batting later in the game. However, Bangladesh struggled from the start, losing two wickets for just two runs in the second over.

By the sixth over, they were reeling at 26/3, with Mehidy Hasan Miraz dismissed. India’s bowling attack continued to dominate, making scoring difficult for Bangladesh.

Left-arm spinner Axar Patel bowled brilliantly, troubling the Bangladeshi batters. He dismissed Tanzid Hasan with an edged catch taken by KL Rahul. The next delivery saw Mushfiqur Rahim fall similarly, giving Axar two wickets in two balls.

Bangladesh was in deep trouble at 35/5, and Axar had the opportunity to claim a historic hat-trick. The next batsman, Jakir Ali, faced immense pressure as Axar delivered another sharp ball.

Jakir Ali edged the ball straight to Rohit Sharma at first slip, but the Indian captain dropped the catch. The Indian camp was visibly disappointed, while Bangladesh breathed a sigh of relief.

Had Axar succeeded, he would have become only the fifth Indian to take an ODI hat-trick. The moment could have placed him among India’s elite bowlers.

Indian Bowlers With ODI Hat-Tricks

India has produced some of the finest bowlers in ODI history. Here’s the list of Indian players who have taken hat-tricks in ODIs:

Player	Opposition	Year
Chetan Sharma	New Zealand	October 1987
Kapil Dev	Sri Lanka	January 1991
Kuldeep Yadav	Australia	September 2017
Mohammed Shami	Afghanistan	June 2019
Kuldeep Yadav	West Indies	December 2019

Kuldeep Yadav’s Double Hat-Tricks

Among Indian bowlers, Kuldeep Yadav stands out with two hat-tricks in ODIs. His ability to deceive batters with spin has made him one of the most dangerous bowlers in white-ball cricket.

By the 41th over, Bangladesh recovered slightly to reach 176/5. Towhid Hridoy (75)* and Jakir Ali (66)* held their ground, preventing further collapse.

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 continues to deliver intense moments. Axar Patel’s missed hat-trick will be remembered, but India’s dominance in the game remains clear. With bowlers like Kuldeep Yadav and Mohammed Shami, India remains a force to reckon with in international cricket.

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