Hat Tricks in IPL History Updated
In the IPL, a bowler’s outstanding performance can quickly alter the result of a match, particularly if they are able to take a hat-trick during the innings. The opposition team may suffer a serious setback if a player scores a hat-trick because it will be challenging for them to recover from the quick loss of wickets.
Hat-tricks are, however, rather uncommon in the IPL, with some seasons going by without a bowler recording even one. On the other hand, there have been seasons where several bowlers have taken hat-tricks. A complete list of all hat tricks in IPL history will be provided in this page.
The first hat trick in IPL history was achieved by Lakshmipathy Balaji against Punjab Kings on May 10, 2008, in the first IPL T20. L Balaji thus becomes the first IPL bowler to record a hat trick.
Hat Tricks in IPL History Updated
| Player | Date Scorecard | Against | hat trick wickets | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakshmipathy Balaji | 10-05-2008 | Kings XI Punjab | Irfan Pathan Peeyush Chawla VRV Singh | Chennai |
| Amit Mishra | 15-05-2008 | Deccan Charger | Dwaraka Ravi Teja Pragyan Ojha RP Singh | Delhi |
| Makhaya Ntini | 18-05-2008 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Saurav GangulyDebabrata DasDavid Hussey | Kolkata |
| Yuvraj Singh | 01-05-2009 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Robin UthappaJacques KallisMark Boucher | Durban |
| Rohit Sharma | 06-05-2009 | Mumbai Indians | Abishek NayarHarbhajan SinghJP Duminy | Centurion |
| Yuvraj Singh | 17-05-2009 | Deccan Chargers | Herschelle GibbsAndrew SymondsVenugopal Rao | Johannesburg |
| Praveen Kumar | 18-03-2010 | Rajasthan Royals | Damien Martyn Sumit Narwal Paras Dogra | Bangalore |
| Amit Mishra | 21-05-2011 | Kings XI Punjab | Ryan McLaren Mandeep Singh Ryan Harris | Dharamsala |
| Ajit Chandila | 13-05-2012 | Pune Warriors | Jesse Rider Saurav Ganguly Robin Uthappa | Jaipur |
| Sunil Narine | 16-04-2013 | Kings XI Punjab | David Hussey Azhar Mahmood Gurkeerat Singh | Mohali |
Lakshmipathy Balaji created IPL history as he completed the first-ever hat trick. He had a strong performance against the Punjab side in the first season, capturing five wickets for 24 runs in four overs. Balaji’s hat-trick was a crucial turning point in the tournament’s history and established a bar for bowlers to shoot towards in the future. Nevertheless, Amit Mishra and Makhaya Ntini also took hat-tricks that season, therefore he wasn’t the only bowler to accomplish this feat.
Yuvraj Singh, a batter by nature, shocked everyone in 2009 by taking two hat tricks while competing for the Punjab side. His outstanding exploits that season enabled Punjab to get to the semi-finals. During the same season, Rohit Sharma, who is currently among the finest batsmen in the world, also claimed a hat-trick.
Most Hat Tricks in IPL
| Player Name | Year | How Many? |
|---|---|---|
| Amit Mishra | IPL 2008, IPL 2011, IPL 2013 | 3 hat tricks |
| Yuvraj Singh | IPL 2009, IPL 2009 | 2 hattrick |