[Watch] Anushka Sharma's Reaction As Shreyas Iyer Drops A Crucial Catch In Champions Trophy 2025 Final

The Champions Trophy 2025 final between India and New Zealand at the Dubai International Stadium witnessed a dramatic moment when Shreyas Iyer dropped Rachin Ravindra’s catch. This costly mistake left fans and dignitaries stunned, including Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, who reacted strongly to the miss. India’s poor fielding performance added to their struggles in the high-stakes match.

Shreyas Iyer dropped Rachin Ravindra during the powerplay.
Anushka Sharma’s animated reaction caught attention.
India’s fielding woes continued with multiple dropped catches.

Iyer’s Costly Drop Inside Powerplay

New Zealand won the toss and chose to bat first. Rachin Ravindra and Will Young provided a strong start, building a 50-plus partnership. However, Indian spinners changed the momentum, taking all four early wickets. Despite this, India struggled with fielding, as both Mohammed Shami and Shreyas Iyer dropped catches. Iyer’s drop, especially, became a turning point, keeping Ravindra on the crease for longer than India would have liked.

Anushka Sharma’s Animated Reaction

The dropped catch at the boundary rope shocked the stadium. Shreyas Iyer, known for his sharp fielding, failed to grab a difficult but expected catch. Among those watching, Anushka Sharma, attending to support her husband Virat Kohli, was visibly shocked. Her animated reaction quickly went viral, making headlines on social media.

anushka's reaction to the drop catch was gold 😭😭😭pic.twitter.com/Ijrivitm5J
— . (@madhub4la) March 9, 2025

India’s Struggles in the Field

India’s fielding performance was below par, as they missed four to five catches. Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma, and Mohammed Shami were among the players who failed to hold on to easy catches. These mistakes proved costly, allowing New Zealand to maintain pressure. At the 39-over mark, New Zealand stood at 169/5, benefiting from India’s fielding lapses.

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List of Dropped Catches by India

Mohammed Shami – Dropped Rachin Ravindra early.
Shreyas Iyer – Missed a key chance at the boundary.
Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill – Failed to convert easy catches.

India’s fielding woes in a high-pressure final put them at a disadvantage. While their spinners performed well, the dropped catches gave New Zealand extra chances. Anushka Sharma’s reaction added to the drama, highlighting the frustration felt by Indian fans. The outcome of the match now depends on whether India can recover from these costly mistakes.

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