IPL Hat Tricks from 2008 to 2025: The Indian Premier League (IPL) may be a paradise for big-hitting batsmen, but bowlers have had their moments of magic too—and few moments are more electrifying than a hat-trick.
From Lakshmipathy Balaji’s historic hat-trick in the inaugural 2008 season to Rashid Khan’s fiery triple-strike in 2023, hat-tricks have punctuated IPL’s high-octane cricket with unforgettable drama. With only 22 hat-tricks recorded across 18 IPL seasons, this rare achievement remains a prized jewel in any bowler’s career.
Here’s a look back at every hat-trick in IPL history—from 2008 through 2025.
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IPL Hat Tricks from 2008 to 2025: The Complete List of Unforgettable Bowling Feats
What is a Hat-Trick in Cricket?
A hat-trick occurs when a bowler dismisses three batsmen in three consecutive deliveries. It’s one of the rarest feats in cricket and a thrilling sight in the shortest format of the game.
IPL Hat-Tricks List (2008–2025)
| Bowler | Team | Dismissed Batsmen | Opposition | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakshmipathy Balaji | Chennai Super Kings | I Pathan, P Chawla, V Singh | Punjab Kings | Chennai | 10 May 2008 |
| Amit Mishra | Delhi Capitals | Ravi Teja, RP Singh, Ojha | Deccan Chargers | Delhi | 15 May 2008 |
| Makhaya Ntini | Chennai Super Kings | Ganguly, DB Das, DJ Hussey | Kolkata Knight Riders | Kolkata | 18 May 2008 |
| Yuvraj Singh | Punjab Kings | Uthappa, Boucher, Kallis | RCB | Durban | 01 May 2009 |
| Rohit Sharma | Deccan Chargers | Nayar, Harbhajan, Duminy | Mumbai Indians | Centurion | 06 May 2009 |
| Yuvraj Singh | Punjab Kings | Gibbs, Symonds, Venugopal Rao | Deccan Chargers | Johannesburg | 17 May 2009 |
| Praveen Kumar | RCB | Martyn, Narwal, Dogra | Rajasthan Royals | Bengaluru | 18 Mar 2010 |
| Amit Mishra | Deccan Chargers | McLaren, Mandeep, Harris | Punjab Kings | Dharamsala | 21 May 2011 |
| Ajit Chandila | Rajasthan Royals | Ryder, Ganguly, Uthappa | Pune Warriors | Jaipur | 13 May 2012 |
| Sunil Narine | Kolkata Knight Riders | Hussey, Mahmood, Gurkeerat | Punjab Kings | Mohali | 16 Apr 2013 |
| Amit Mishra | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Bhuvi, Rohit Sharma, Dinda | Pune Warriors | Pune | 17 Apr 2013 |
| Pravin Tambe | Rajasthan Royals | Pandey, Pathan, ten Doeschate | KKR | Ahmedabad | 05 May 2014 |
| Shane Watson | Rajasthan Royals | Dhawan, Henriques, Karan Sharma | SRH | Ahmedabad | 08 May 2014 |
| Axar Patel | Punjab Kings | Bravo, Jadeja, Karthik | Gujarat Lions | Rajkot | 01 May 2016 |
| Andrew Tye | Gujarat Lions | Ankit Sharma, Tiwary, Thakur | RPS | Rajkot | 14 Apr 2017 |
| Samuel Badree | RCB | Parthiv, McClenaghan, Rohit | Mumbai Indians | Bengaluru | 14 Apr 2017 |
| Jaydev Unadkat | RPS | Bipul, Rashid Khan, Bhuvi | SRH | Hyderabad | 06 May 2017 |
| Sam Curran | Punjab Kings | Harshal, Rabada, Lamichhane | Delhi Capitals | Mohali | 01 Apr 2019 |
| Shreyas Gopal | Rajasthan Royals | Kohli, AB de Villiers, Stoinis | RCB | Bengaluru | 30 Apr 2019 |
| Harshal Patel | RCB | Pandya, Pollard, Rahul Chahar | Mumbai Indians | Dubai | 26 Sep 2021 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | Rajasthan Royals | Shreyas Iyer, Shivam Mavi, Pat Cummins | KKR | Mumbai | 18 Apr 2022 |
| Rashid Khan | Gujarat Titans | Russell, Narine, Thakur | KKR | Ahmedabad | 09 Apr 2023 |
Hat-Trick Heroes: Records & Highlights
- Amit Mishra is the undisputed king of IPL hat-tricks, with 3 hat-tricks—each for a different team.
- Yuvraj Singh is the only other bowler with multiple IPL hat-tricks, both in the 2009 season.
- Rashid Khan’s hat-trick in 2023 was the most recent addition to the list.
- Hat-tricks have occurred in diverse venues, from India to South Africa and UAE.
Despite being a batting-friendly league, the IPL has managed to serve up 22 hat-tricks across 18 seasons, reminding fans that bowlers are game-changers too!
FAQs
Who took the first hat-trick in IPL?
Lakshmipathy Balaji for CSK in 2008.
Who has the most IPL hat-tricks?
Amit Mishra, with 3 hat-tricks.
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