IPL Hat-Tricks: Every Bowler Who Took a Hat-Trick in IPL History (2008-2024)

IPL hat-tricks by a bowler in the Indian Premier League (IPL) is a performance that cannot really be equaled; still, some would view this as the greatest. Getting three batsmen out in a ball-and-a-run auction is generally said to be a great challenge involving skill, precision, and calmness. In all these years of its existence, from the beginning of its inception in 2008 up to this point, just a handful of bowlers have had their names written in the history of the IPL for this unique record.

Twenty-two hat tricks have been taken by the bowlers in the IPL to date, and some legendary players have completed it twice or more. Therefore, let’s talk about the hat tricks in the IPL and their iconic moments as well as records!

Who took the First Hat-Trick in IPL History?

In the year 2008, while playing for Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Lakshmipathy Balaji took the first-ever hat-trick of the IPL against Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings). His haul of Irfan Pathan, Piyush Chawla, and VRV Singh became a historic moment in the debut season of the tournament.

Who Has the Most Hat-Tricks in IPL?

Amit Mishra: The Hat-Trick King of IPL

Former Indian leg-spinner Amit Mishra holds the record for the most hat-tricks in IPL history, achieving this rare feat three times across different editions of the tournament.

1️⃣ 2008 – Delhi Daredevils vs. Deccan Chargers

• Venue: Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi
• Victims: Ravi Teja, RP Singh, Pragyan Ojha

2️⃣ 2011 – Deccan Chargers vs. Kings XI Punjab

• Venue: Dharamsala
• Victims: Ryan McLaren, Mandeep Singh, Ryan Harris

3️⃣ 2013 – Sunrisers Hyderabad vs. Pune Warriors India

• Venue: Pune
• Victims: Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Rahul Sharma, Ashok Dinda

Mishra’s remarkable consistency with leg-spin made him a nightmare for batters in the IPL.

Who Took Two IPL Hat-Tricks in One IPL Season?

While Yuvraj Singh is celebrated for his explosive batting, he also stunned the world with two IPL hat-tricks in 2009, proving his all-round brilliance.

1️⃣ Kings XI Punjab vs. Royal Challengers Bangalore

• Victims: Robin Uthappa, Jacques Kallis, Mark Boucher

2️⃣ Kings XI Punjab vs. Deccan Chargers

• Victims: Herschelle Gibbs, Andrew Symonds, Venugopal Rao

This extraordinary achievement makes Yuvraj Singh the only player to take two hat-tricks in a single IPL season.

Other Notable Hat-Tricks in IPL History

Rohit Sharma (2009) – The Batting Superstar with an IPL Hat-Trick!

• Team: Deccan Chargers
• Opponent: Mumbai Indians
• Victims: Abhishek Nayar, Harbhajan Singh, JP Duminy

Before becoming one of IPL’s greatest batters, Rohit Sharma shocked fans with an IPL hat-trick in 2009.

Pravin Tambe (2014) – Oldest Bowler to Take an IPL Hat-Trick

• Team: Rajasthan Royals
• Opponent: Kolkata Knight Riders
• Victims: Manish Pandey, Yusuf Pathan, Ryan ten Doeschate
• Age: 42 Years

At 42 years old, Tambe proved that age is just a number in cricket!

Rashid Khan (2023) – Afghanistan’s Spin Wizard

• Team: Gujarat Titans
• Opponent: Kolkata Knight Riders
• Victims: Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Shardul Thakur

Rashid Khan’s hat-trick in IPL 2023 was a masterclass in leg-spin bowling, reinforcing his reputation as one of the best T20 bowlers in the world.

Complete List of IPL Hat-Tricks (2008-2024)

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