Hat Trick in IPL History: Complete List of Every Hat Trick from 2008 to 2025

The Indian Premier League comprises of hard-hitting batting, giant sixes and nail-biting finishes. That being said, bowlers have also produced some memorable spells that turned games around. Bowler taking a hat trick in the IPL matches is one of the most rare and exciting achievements.

Just as a bowler dismissing three rigorously batters on three successive deliveries constitute a hat trick. Several eminent bowlers have done this over the years and have created some of the greatest IPL moments. Whether it was the highest number of wickets collection by Amit Mishra or the double hat tricks from Yuvraj Singh, all these bowling spells are etched in the wonderful memory of a cricket fan.

In this article, we shall cover all the significant chapeau trick’s in IPL history right from inception to the recent seasons including full fledged records, numbers and noted efforts.

Most Hat Tricks in IPL History

Player	Hat Tricks
Amit Mishra	3
Yuvraj Singh	2
Others	1 Each

Amit Mishra has taken more than all others with three hat tricks in different IPL seasons which gives him the IPL record. The seasoned leg spinner also troubled batters with his flight and spin variations as well as maintaining his calm amidst the pressure. He was one of the most successful bowlers to ever play in IPL as he would come up with match-winning spells for numerous franchises.

Extra: Yuvraj Singh- A unique name that we can find in IPL bowling records, Yuvraj is the only player to take two hat tricks in a single IPL season. Impressively known for his batting heroics, former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh showcased a clever left-arm spin bowling during IPL 2009. One of those groups is one of the most individual records in the tournament.

Other bowlers such as Rashid Khan, Sunil Narine, Harshal Patel, and Samuel Badree have recorded memorable hat tricks as well. Bowling spells like these are the most important slice of history that still makes up the IPL.

Teams with Most IPL Hat Tricks

Team	Hat Tricks
Royal Challengers Bangalore	3
Kings XI Punjab/Punjab Kings	3
Rajasthan Royals	3
Chennai Super Kings	2
Delhi Daredevils/Capitals	2

Royal Challengers Bangalore is now among those teams to have the most IPL hat Trick. Players such as Praveen Kumar, Samuel Badree, and Harshal Patel did that while playing for the franchise. RCB is mainly famous for its batting stars but RCB bowlers have also made great contributions on numerous occasions.

Departure from Kings XI Punjab net the most Hat-Tricks in IPL. Two of the greatest bowling feats in the history of the tournament is that Yuvraj Singh took 2 hat tricks in the year of 2009. For the franchise, Axar Patel and Sam Curran turned even more memorable spells later on.

Rajasthan Royals has been one of the best bowling teams over the years. The other names on that list are bowlers such as Shane Watson, Ajit Chandila, Shreyas Gopal and Yuzvendra Chahal, all of whom also helped blaze a trail of hats trick steers from the team.

Complete Hat Trick in IPL History (2008–2025)

No.	Bowler	Team	Opponent	Venue	Year
1	Lakshmipathy Balaji	Chennai Super Kings	Kings XI Punjab	Chennai	2008
2	Amit Mishra	Delhi Daredevils	Deccan Chargers	Delhi	2008
3	Makhaya Ntini	Chennai Super Kings	Kolkata Knight Riders	Chennai	2008
4	Yuvraj Singh	Kings XI Punjab	Royal Challengers Bangalore	Durban	2009
5	Rohit Sharma	Deccan Chargers	Mumbai Indians	Centurion	2009
6	Yuvraj Singh	Kings XI Punjab	Deccan Chargers	Johannesburg	2009
7	Praveen Kumar	Royal Challengers Bangalore	Rajasthan Royals	Bengaluru	2010
8	Amit Mishra	Delhi Daredevils	Kings XI Punjab	Delhi	2011
9	Ajit Chandila	Rajasthan Royals	Pune Warriors India	Jaipur	2012
10	Sunil Narine	Kolkata Knight Riders	Kings XI Punjab	Abu Dhabi	2013
11	Amit Mishra	Sunrisers Hyderabad	Pune Warriors India	Pune	2013
12	Shane Watson	Rajasthan Royals	Sunrisers Hyderabad	Ahmedabad	2014
13	Axar Patel	Kings XI Punjab	Gujarat Lions	Rajkot	2016
14	Samuel Badree	Royal Challengers Bangalore	Mumbai Indians	Bengaluru	2017
15	Andrew Tye	Gujarat Lions	Rising Pune Supergiant	Rajkot	2017
16	Jaydev Unadkat	Rising Pune Supergiant	Sunrisers Hyderabad	Hyderabad	2017
17	Sam Curran	Kings XI Punjab	Delhi Capitals	Mohali	2019
18	Shreyas Gopal	Rajasthan Royals	Royal Challengers Bangalore	Bengaluru	2019
19	Harshal Patel	Royal Challengers Bangalore	Mumbai Indians	Dubai	2021
20	Yuzvendra Chahal	Rajasthan Royals	Kolkata Knight Riders	Mumbai	2022
21	Rashid Khan	Gujarat Titans	Kolkata Knight Riders	Ahmedabad	2023

1. Lakshmipathy Balaji – CSK vs Kings XI Punjab (2008, Chennai)

In 2008, in its inaugural season, Lakshmipathy Balaji became the first bowler to take a hat trick in IPL when he took three wickets from Chennai Super Kings against Kings XI Punjab.

He also created history when he took a hat-trick by getting wicket of Irfan Pathan, Piyush Chawla and VRV Singh off three balls! His precise seam bowling and subtle changes of pace demolished Punjab’s lower order. Balaji reached the landmark and the Chepauk crowd went absolutely bonkers and for a home team fan, the memories were inextricably woven with that special Indian summer day so long ago when he was fired upset about having to play one of his team’s matches in Sri Lanka in front of such a co-hosting crowd.

This exquisite innings became one of the iconic memories of IPL 2008. It also demonstrated that bowlers, even in an era of explosive batting and high-scoring matches, could still turn a game.

2. Amit Mishra – Three IPL Hat Tricks (2008, 2011, 2013)

Amit Mishra has three hat tricks in three different seasons in IPL history, which makes him the highest hat-trick bowler in IPL records. He had simply awe-inspiring consistency and ability to turn matches, Hall of Famer in spinners in the history of IPL.

In 2008, Mishra registered his first career hat trick, bowling for Delhi Daredevils against Deccan Chargers. He scored a second in 2011 again for Delhi against Kings XI Punjab in IPL 2011.Amit Mishra took third IPL hat trick in 2013 playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Pune Warriors India

The veteran leg-break bowler masterminded the three spells to full effect using his variations, flight, and accuracy. That unparalleled record continues to be one of the finest feats in IPLs history when it comes to bowling.

3. Makhaya Ntini – CSK vs KKR (2008, Chennai)

Legendary South African Makhaya Ntini scored a Hat trick for Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2008.

He got rid of Debabrata Das, Wriddhiman Saha and Ajit Agarkar off three successive deliveries. With his pace bowling, he applied relentless pressure with his precise line, which was too much for KKR batters to cope with.

That experience and ability to return to the form of 2002 was well showcased in his performance. That spell would further help establish Chennai Super Kings as one of the powerhouses of bowling in IPL history.

4. Yuvraj Singh – Two IPL Hat Tricks (2009)

It was during IPL 2009 that Yuvraj Singh went onto become the first player to bag two hat tricks in a single season. The ex-Indian all-rounder surprised fans with his left-arm spin bowling.

The first hat trick to have taken place was in Durban against Royal Challengers Bangalore when Robin Uthappa, Jacques Kallis and Mark Boucher were the victims of his bowling. In that season itself, Yuvraj performed his other miraculous spell against Deccan Chargers in Johannesburg to pick up three wickets coming by way of Herschelle Gibbs, Andrew Symonds and Venugopal Rao.

These displays establish Yuvraj as one of the best all-rounders in the format. His twin hat tricks still remain one of the rarest and finest bowling feats in the history of IPL.

5. Rohit Sharma – Deccan Chargers vs MI (2009, Centurion)

He is one of those players to get an unbelievable IPL hat trick, playing for Deccan Chargers against Mumbai Indians, Rohit Sharma.

Rohit, who already is a top-class batter, surprised all of us with his off-spin bowling. On the very next ball, he got rid of Abhishek Nayar and followed it up with dismissals of Harbhajan Singh and JP Duminy.

And that impromptu hat trick blossomed into one of the most memorable moments in IPL history. The fact that even part-timers can work their magic under pressure was proved by Rohit’s spell.

6. Praveen Kumar – RCB vs Rajasthan Royals (2010, Bengaluru)

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He swung the ball and moved the seam against Rajasthan Royals. With his disciplined bowling, he also pulled off a memorable hat trick that made RCB win the match comprehensively.

Praveen spell, however, underscored the need for stroke-making accuracy and control in T20. His ability to swing the ball either way turned out to be one of the most reliable bowlers for India at that time.

7. Ajit Chandila – Rajasthan Royals vs Pune Warriors India (2012, Jaipur)

Ajit Chandila delivered an unforgettable hat trick for Rajasthan Royals in their 2012 IPL fixture against Pune Warriors India.

The off-spinner remained tight and controlled throughout the innings Chandila took out Jesse Ryder, Sourav Ganguly and Robin Uthappa in 3 balls.

His spell was pivotal in Rajasthan Royals’ success. That performance is still one of the greatest bowling displays from the 2012 season of the IPL.

8. Sunil Narine – KKR vs Kings XI Punjab (2013, Abu Dhabi)

And well, as for Sunil Narine, he has stamped his mark on IPL history with the magical hat trick for Kolkata Knight Riders.

The mystery spinner bamboozled Punjab’s middle-order with his spin. Three in three for Narine, as he dismisses David Hussey, Azhar Mahmood and Gurkeerat Singh, all three on the trot.

This performance further cemented Narine as one of the finest T20 bowlers on the planet. His accuracy combined with his variations made him very hard for batters to go after.

9. Shane Watson – Rajasthan Royals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (2014, Ahmedabad)

In IPL 2014 Shane Watson shone in all departments with a stellar hat trick for Rajasthan Royals.

His pace and bounce troubled the Sunrisers Hyderabad batters. His energetic bowling changed the whole momentum of the match.

Watson showcased a good all-round ability with bat and ball. Randiv’s spell is still arguably one of the best all-round spells in IPL history.

10. Axar Patel – Kings XI Punjab vs Gujarat Lions (2016, Rajkot)

Celebrating Axar Patel’s superb bowling for Kings XI Punjab in IPL 2016

The left-arm spinner bowled with discipline showing good control dismissing the Gujarat Lions batters. His hat trick came at a crucial juncture of the match, allowing Punjab to dominate the contest.

Axar had proven himself to be a trustworthy T20 spinner in the year with this returning spell. He became one of the most important cogs for the franchise as he bowled economically while picking up wickets.

11. Samuel Badree – RCB vs MI (2017, Bengaluru)

One of the best bowling performances for Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2017 was produced by Samuel Badree.

Samuel Badree of the West Indies had Parthiv Patel, Mitchell McClenaghan and Rohit Sharma all in the same order, claiming three wickets in three balls. Mumbai batters were all at sea against his, sharp turn and accuracy, with only 10 runs and a wicket lying in his path.

This was not just another match but one of the best bowling performances for RCB to ever remember Badree’s magical spell. And it showed just how dangerous good spin can be in T20.

12. Andrew Tye – Gujarat Lions vs Rising Pune Supergiant (2017, Rajkot)

Andrew Tye bowled a superb hat trick for Gujarat Lions that left cricket fans stunned.

The Australian paceman employed his slower balls and yorkers against Rising Pune Supergiant with great success. The variations he consistently used kept the batters guessing and led to immense difficulty in scoring runs.

Tye was instrumental in leading Gujarat Lions (GL) to victory. That ability to perform under pressure made him one of the finest T20 death bowlers.

13. Jaydev Unadkat – Rising Pune Supergiant vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (2017, Hyderabad)

One of the finest spells in Twenty20 cricket came from Jaydev Unadkat—back in IPL 2017.

He bowled well under pressure with some superb slower balls and yorkers. His hat trick against Sunrisers Hyderabad took Rising Pune Supergiant one step closer to an important win.

Unadkat showed he could be a clutch players. It is one of those greatest spells in his IPL career.

14. Sam Curran – Kings XI Punjab vs Delhi Capitals (2019, Mohali)

Sam Curran also became the youngest bowler to claim a hat trick in the history of IPL.

The English all-rounder bowled an excellent particularly amazing yorkers against Delhi Capitals with aggressive bowling and ideal pinpoint accuracy. His foot movement with the ball caused a bit of trouble for the batters all throughout the innings.

His performance also showed the depths of his talent to be a future star in the T20 format. One of the biggest talking points of IPL 2019 was that hat trick.

15. Shreyas Gopal – Rajasthan Royals vs RCB (2019, Bengaluru)

Leg-spinner Shreyas Gopal had a magical spell of leg-spin against Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2019

His hat trick of Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers and Marcus Stoinis sealed the memorable three-in-a-row for him. To do so without three world-class batters in the side made the feat even more special.

The spell from Gopal is still among the most discussed θυµεων in IPL history. With more and more fans tuning into watch cricket, his composure and poise under pressure impressed cricket fans all over the world.

16. Harshal Patel – RCB vs MI (2021, Dubai)

Royal Challengers Bangalore Harshal Patel achieved a fabulous hat trick in IPL 2021.

Delighted to hear it; the slower balls and variations used to great effect by the Indian pacer against the Mumbai Indians. Struck on the pads and his sharp bowling broke the batting momentum of the opposition in every sense.

Due to Harshal’s excellent bowling, he was the second leading wicket-taker in the season. His exceptional spell made him one of the best death-over bowlers in IPL.

17. Yuzvendra Chahal – Rajasthan Royals vs KKR (2022, Mumbai)

Yuzvendra Chahal registers one of the best ever performances by a spinner in an IPL season (IPL 2022)

The leg spinner turned the game around in an over when he took a hat trick against the Kolkata Knight Riders. Cricket enthusiasts were impressed by his positivity and trust under pressure.

In IPL 2022, Chahal’s spell turned known as one of the best highlights of the event. It further consolidated his position as one of the best T20 spinners in India.

18. Rashid Khan – Gujarat Titans vs KKR (2023, Ahmedabad)

A brilliant hat trick for Gujarat Titans means Rashid Khan has just added another page to IPL bowling history.

Against Kolkata Knight Riders, the Afghan spinner made regular use of his leg-spin variations with pinpoint accuracy. His spell blew away the middle order and changed the momentum in almost an instant.

It had a brutal display for a relentless spell from Rashid, which reinforced his reputation as one of the best T20 bowlers on the planet. No one comes close to him when he has to win under the most challenging conditions.

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Conclusion

Hat trick history in IPL matches shows how a complete game can change with one bowler in 3 balls. Inspiration for cricket fans around the globe has been created by legendary bowlers like Amit Mishra, Yuvraj Singh, Rashid Khan and Sunil Narine over the years.

Although IPL is known for run scoring and heart thrilling run chases, these amazing hattricks give a gentle nudge to the game once again to pay respect for a fantastic bowling skill under pressure. These kinds of wizarding acts keep IPL one of the most enthralling T20 leagues on the global stage.

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