Hat-tricks in the Indian Premier League are thrilling moments that can completely change the course of a match. Achieving three wickets in consecutive deliveries highlights a bowler’s skill, precision, and ability to perform under pressure, making these feats rare and celebrated.
The first IPL hat-trick was taken by Lakshmipathy Balaji for Chennai Super Kings against Punjab Kings in 2008. As of 2026, a total of 23 hat-tricks have been recorded, showcasing the league’s competitive spirit and talented bowlers.
Amit Mishra leads the record books with three hat-tricks, while other notable players like Yuvraj Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal have achieved two each. This article highlights all IPL hat-tricks and the bowlers who made them memorable.
Hat Tricks in IPL (2008-2026)
A total of 23 hat-tricks have been recorded in the history of the Indian Premier League, from 2008 to the most recent 2025 edition.
Below is the complete list:
| Bowler | Team | Against | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| L Balaji | CSK | KXIP | 2008 |
| Amit Mishra | DD | DC | 2008 |
| Makhaya Ntini | CSK | KKR | 2008 |
| Yuvraj Singh | KXIP | RCB | 2009 |
| Rohit Sharma | DC | MI | 2009 |
| Yuvraj Singh | KXIP | DC | 2009 |
| Praveen Kumar | RCB | RR | 2010 |
| Amit Mishra | DC | KXIP | 2011 |
| Ajit Chandila | RR | PWI | 2012 |
| Sunil Narine | KKR | KXIP | 2013 |
| Amit Mishra | SRH | PWI | 2013 |
| Pravin Tambe | RR | KKR | 2014 |
| Shane Watson | RR | SRH | 2014 |
| Axar Patel | KXIP | GL | 2016 |
| Samuel Badree | RCB | MI | 2017 |
| Andrew Tye | GL | RPS | 2017 |
| Jaydev Unadkat | RPS | SRH | 2017 |
| Sam Curran | KXIP | DC | 2019 |
| Shreyas Gopal | RR | RCB | 2019 |
| Harshal Patel | RCB | MI | 2021 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | RR | KKR | 2022 |
| Rashid Khan | GT | KKR | 2023 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | PBKS | CSK | 2025 |
The IPL has seen some amazing hat-tricks since L. Balaji’s first in 2008. Amit Mishra holds the record with three. Also notable are Yuvraj Singh’s two hat-tricks and Rohit Sharma’s achievement in 2009.
The latest hat-trick was by Yuzvendra Chahal for the Punjab Kings against the CSK in 2025. This shows the continuing excitement and talent in the league.
1. Lakshmipathy Balaji (CSK vs KXIP, 2008)
On May 10, 2008, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, Lakshmipathy Balaji became the first IPL player to take a hat-trick.
Bowling for Chennai Super Kings against Kings XI Punjab, he dismissed Irfan Pathan, Piyush Chawla, and VRV Singh in consecutive deliveries, finishing with figures of 5/24 and marking a historic start to IPL hat-trick records.
2. Amit Mishra (DD vs DC, 2008)
On May 15, 2008, at Feroz Shah Kotla, Amit Mishra for the Delhi Daredevils took a hat-trick against Deccan Chargers.
His 5/17 included three wickets in consecutive deliveries, establishing him early as a bowler capable of game-changing spells in the IPL’s inaugural seasons.
3. Makhaya Ntini (CSK vs KKR, 2008)
Also in 2008, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Makhaya Ntini of Chennai Super Kings claimed a hat-trick against Kolkata Knight Riders.
His 4/21 featured three consecutive wickets, demonstrating his pace and skill while contributing significantly to CSK’s dominant performance that day.
4. Yuvraj Singh (KXIP vs RCB, 2009)
In IPL 2009 at Durban, Yuvraj Singh took his first hat-trick for Kings XI Punjab against Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Using clever variation in pace and length, he dismissed three top-order batsmen in successive deliveries, proving his all-round capabilities in the T20 format.
5. Rohit Sharma (DC vs MI, 2009)
During IPL 2009 at Centurion, Rohit Sharma, a part-time bowler for Deccan Chargers, stunned the Mumbai Indians with a hat-trick.
His 4/6 spell included three consecutive wickets, showcasing his occasional but highly effective bowling talent.
6. Yuvraj Singh (KXIP vs DC, 2009)
In the 2009 IPL at Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, Yuvraj Singh bowled his second hat‑trick of the season for Kings XI Punjab against Deccan Chargers.
He finished with figures of 3/13, dismissing Herschelle Gibbs, Venugopal Rao and Andrew Symonds in successive deliveries, turning the game in KXIP’s favour and becoming one of the rare players with two hat‑tricks in a single season.
7. Praveen Kumar (RCB vs RR, 2010)
In IPL 2010 at Bengaluru, Praveen Kumar took a hat‑trick for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Rajasthan Royals.
He finished with figures of 3/18, removing three key RR batsmen in successive deliveries and influencing the course of the match with disciplined swing bowling.
8. Amit Mishra (DC vs KXIP, 2011)
During IPL 2011 at Dharamsala, Amit Mishra grabbed his second career hat‑trick for Deccan Chargers against Kings XI Punjab.
He finished with 4/9, dismissing three top batters in succession and reinforcing his record as one of the most prolific hat‑trick takers in IPL history.
9. Ajit Chandila (RR vs PWI, 2012)
In IPL 2012 at Jaipur, Ajit Chandila of Rajasthan Royals recorded a hat‑trick against Pune Warriors India.
He finished with 4/13, dismissing three successive batters and highlighting his spin bowling threat in that season.
10. Sunil Narine (KKR vs KXIP, 2013)
In IPL 2013 at Mohali, Sunil Narine achieved a hat‑trick for Kolkata Knight Riders against Kings XI Punjab.
He ended with 3/33, removing three consecutive batsmen with his mystery spin, asserting himself as a dangerous T20 bowler.
11. Amit Mishra (SRH vs PWI, 2013)
In IPL 2013, Amit Mishra got his third career hat trick while playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Pune Warriors India.
He took out Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Rahul Sharma, and Ashok Dinda in three straight deliveries and ended with figures of 4/19. This performance solidified his place as the top hat-trick taker in IPL history.
12. Pravin Tambe (RR vs KKR, 2014)
In the 2014 IPL at Ahmedabad, veteran Pravin Tambe for the Rajasthan Royals secured a hat‑trick against the Kolkata Knight Riders.
He dismissed Manish Pandey, Yusuf Pathan, and Ryan ten Doeschate in successive balls to finish 3/26, proving his spin skills even at an advanced age.
13. Shane Watson (RR vs SRH, 2014)
In IPL 2014, Shane Watson took a hat‑trick for the Rajasthan Royals against the Sunrisers Hyderabad.
He finished with 3/13, removing three key batsmen in successive deliveries, underscoring his value as an all‑rounder who could turn games with both bat and ball.
14. Axar Patel (KXIP vs GL, 2016)
In IPL 2016 at Rajkot, Axar Patel claimed a hat‑trick for Kings XI Punjab against Gujarat Lions.
He finished with figures of 4/21, dismissing Dwayne Smith, Dinesh Karthik, and Dwayne Bravo in consecutive deliveries to complete the hat‑trick, and later removed Ravindra Jadeja in the 11th over. His left‑arm spin performance was pivotal in KXIP’s 23‑run victory.
15. Samuel Badree (RCB vs MI, 2017)
During IPL 2017 at Bengaluru, Samuel Badree claimed a hat‑trick for Royal Challengers Bangalore against the Mumbai Indians.
His figure of 4/9, taking three wickets in successive deliveries and choking the MI batting order with his tight leg spin early in the innings.
16. Andrew Tye (GL vs RPS, 2017)
Also in IPL 2017, Andrew Tye for the Gujarat Lions delivered a hat‑trick against the Rising Pune Supergiants at Rajkot.
His remarkable 5/17 included three wickets in three balls, showcasing his variations in the death overs and marking one of the season’s most destructive bowling performances.
17. Jaydev Unadkat (RPS vs SRH, 2017)
In IPL 2017 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, Jaydev Unadkat achieved an exciting hat trick for Rising Pune Supergiants against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the last over of the match.
They needed to defend 13 runs. He got Bipul Sharma out at 19.2 overs, followed by Rashid Khan at 19.3 overs, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar at 19.4 overs. This hat trick helped him finish with figures of 5/30 and secured a 12-run victory.
18. Sam Curran (KXIP vs DC, 2019)
In IPL 2019 at Mohali, Sam Curran for Kings XI Punjab clinched a hat‑trick against Delhi Capitals.
He finished 4/11, taking three quick wickets in succession, and emerged as one of the standout bowling performers, showing his left‑arm pace threat late in the innings.
19. Shreyas Gopal (RR vs RCB, 2019)
In IPL 2019 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, Shreyas Gopal grabbed a hat‑trick for Rajasthan Royals against Royal Challengers Bangalore in a rain‑reduced five‑overs‑a‑side match.
He finished with figures of 3/12, dismissing Virat Kohli (25), AB de Villiers (10), and Marcus Stoinis (0) in successive deliveries, helping limit RCB to 62/7 before the game was abandoned due to rain.
20. Harshal Patel (RCB vs MI, 2021)
In IPL 2021 at Dubai, Harshal Patel bowled a hat‑trick for Royal Challengers Bangalore against the Mumbai Indians.
He produced figures of 4/17, dismissing three batsmen in successive deliveries, including Hardik Pandya, Kieron Pollard, and Rahul Chahar, highlighting his death‑bowling prowess.
21. Yuzvendra Chahal (RR vs KKR, 2022)
On April 18, 2022, in Mumbai, Yuzvendra Chahal achieved a hat‑trick for Rajasthan Royals against Kolkata Knight Riders. Source: Cricket Country
He finished with 5/40, dismissing three consecutive batsmen with his leg spin, playing a key role in slowing KKR’s innings in a high‑scoring game.
22. Rashid Khan (GT vs KKR, 2023)
On April 9, IPL 2023, in Ahmedabad, Rashid Khan played for the Gujarat Titans and earned a fantastic hat-trick against the Kolkata Knight Riders. He took out Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, and Shardul Thakur with three straight deliveries.
Rashid ended the game with strong numbers of 3/37, helping to limit KKR’s batting lineup.
23. Yuzvendra Chahal (PBKS vs CSK, 2025)
On April 30, IPL 2025 at Chennai, Yuzvendra Chahal grabbed his second IPL hat‑trick for Punjab Kings against the Chennai Super Kings.
He dismissed Deepak Hooda, Anshul Kamboj, and Noor Ahmad in three consecutive balls and finished with 4/32, becoming one of the few multi‑hat‑trick players.
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Conclusion: From L. Balaji to Yuzvendra Chahal, the IPL has witnessed a total of 23 hat-tricks so far!
Hat-tricks in the IPL highlight some of the most thrilling moments in T20 cricket. Amit Mishra leads the list with three hat-tricks, showing his skill, accuracy, and ability to win matches over the years.
From L. Balaji’s first in 2008 to Yuzvendra Chahal’s most recent one in 2025, these 23 hat-tricks show the fierce competition and talent in the league.
Each hat-trick has shifted games and created unforgettable moments for fans, proving that just one over can completely change the outcome of an IPL match.
