Rohit Sharma’s Unlucky Duck Caught on Camera: Hits Boundary, Dropped Once Before Being Dismissed

Jaipur: In a shocking turn of events at the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 match in Jaipur, Mumbai captain Rohit Sharma was dismissed for a golden duck against Uttarakhand. About 12,000 fans who had come to see the ‘Hitman’ in action were left stunned as their favorite cricketer was out on the very first ball. Expectations were high after Rohit’s explosive 155-run innings in the previous match, but Uttarakhand’s young pacer Devendra Singh Bora stole the spotlight with this remarkable feat.

The Catch That Sealed Rohit’s Fate
The dismissal was dramatic and has now gone viral on social media. Rohit played a classic flick shot aiming for a six, and the ball landed near the boundary line in the hands of Uttarakhand fielder Jagmohan Nagarkoti. Initially, the ball popped out of Nagarkoti’s hands, giving fans hope of a reprieve. But in a lightning-fast second attempt, the fielder secured the catch, sending Rohit back to the pavilion and leaving the stadium in stunned silence.

What the Video Shows
The video, reportedly captured by a spectator at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, shows the entire moment: Rohit’s powerful flick, the ball bouncing off the fielder’s hands, and the spectacular second attempt catch that ended Rohit’s innings before he could score. While Navbharat Times cannot verify the video’s authenticity, it clearly depicts how Rohit was ‘unlucky’ and Uttarakhand’s team benefited from the fortuitous catch.

Rohit’s Golden Duck Record

• This marks Rohit Sharma’s 20th golden duck in List-A cricket.
• He has been out for 0 four times in International ODIs.
• 16 domestic List-A matches have seen him dismissed without scoring.
• His last golden duck in International cricket came against Sri Lanka in August 2024.
• In domestic cricket, his last duck was on 14 October 2018, during a Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Punjab.
• Notably, Rohit also recorded ducks in 2010 (Vijay Hazare, Vadodara vs Mumbai) and 2006 (Deodhar Trophy, West Zone vs Central Zone).

This incident reminds fans that even the most celebrated cricketers like Rohit Sharma can have moments of misfortune, highlighting the unpredictable nature of cricket.