You know it’s a wild IPL night when MS Dhoni hits a six…and the guy bowling ends up with a hat-trick.
On April 30, CSK faced off against Punjab Kings at the fortress of Chepauk. The crowd was roaring, Dhoni walked in, and CSK looked on track for a 200+ finish. But then—enter Yuzvendra Chahal, wearing his magician hat and that trademark grin.
19th over. Chahal starts with a wide. Then Dhoni sends one sailing into the crowd. But what followed was straight out of a cricket thriller. First, Dhoni—caught at long-off. Next, Deepak Hooda—sliced one to point. Anshul Kamboj? Bamboozled and bowled. And just when CSK fans prayed for a breather, Noor Ahmad lobbed one to long-on. Boom—four wickets in one over, and Chahal’s second IPL hat-trick was sealed.
That feat places him in elite company—only three bowlers in IPL history have managed more than one hat-trick. Let’s meet the exclusive club:
Yuzvendra Chahal – 2 Hat-Tricks
He’s not just the league’s leading wicket-taker; Chahal is drama personified. His first hat-trick came in 2022 for Rajasthan Royals against KKR—classic Chahal chaos. Fast forward to 2025, and he’s now rocking Punjab Kings’ jersey, snatching wickets at Chepauk like it’s a magic show. The man doesn’t just spin the ball—he spins games.
Yuvraj Singh – 2 Hat-Tricks
Wait—Yuvraj Singh? The same guy who smacked six sixes in an over? Yep, him. Back in 2009, while playing for Kings XI Punjab, Yuvi surprised everyone by pocketing two hat-tricks—one against RCB, and another against Deccan Chargers. He wasn’t just smashing bowlers—he was one. Stylish, sudden, and absolutely iconic.
Amit Mishra – 3 Hat-Tricks
The original trickster. Mishra wasn’t loud, but he was lethal. In 2008, he spun a web for Delhi Daredevils. In 2011, he did it again for Deccan Chargers. And by 2013, he completed his hat-trick of hat-tricks for Sunrisers Hyderabad. No flash, no drama—just pure leg-spin sorcery.
So while IPL is often a festival of sixes and massive chases, these guys reminded us of one cold truth—hat-tricks still run the party. And now with Chahal joining the double-hat-trick club, the legend only grows.
Keep your eyes on the spinners. They don’t just take wickets—they change stories.
