Axar Patel came agonisingly close to a sensational hat-trick during his spell against Bangladesh but was denied by a costly dropped catch. The left-arm spinner struck twice in two balls, rattling the opposition, but a moment of misfortune prevented him from completing the rare feat. Rohit Sharma, positioned perfectly, had the chance to etch Axar’s name into the record books. However, the Indian captain fumbled a regulation catch, letting the ball slip through his fingers. He conceded just a single run off the final two balls and finished the over with figures of 2/1. Bangladesh, at the end of nine overs, found themselves in deeper trouble at 36/5, with Towhid Hridoy (4 off 9) and Jaker Ali (1 off 2) at the crease. India face Bangladesh in the first game of ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Thursday. CLICK HERE for all the latest ICC Champions Trophy news.
Axar Patel came agonisingly close to a sensational hat-trick during hi….
