Hat tricks in the IPL are rare, but they change the course of a match in just three balls. With three hat tricks, Amit Mishra holds the record for the most IPL hat tricks. His first came while playing against KXIP in 2008. Whereas, Laxmipati Balaji was the first bowler to clinch a hat trick in the IPL
However, Yuvraj Singh ranked second with two hat-tricks to his name. Other notable bowlers, including Rohit Sharma and Rashid Khan, also have a record of most hat tricks.
In this blog, I’ll explore all the hat tricks in IPL history from 2008 and how they achieved them.
List Of Hat Tricks In IPL History
Here is the complete list of hat tricks from 2008 to 2025, including player names, opponent teams, and the year.
| Player | Against | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Lakshmipathy Balaji | KXIP | 2008 |
| Amit Mishra | DEC | 2008 |
| Makhaya Ntini | KKR | 2008 |
| Yuvraj Singh | RCB | 2009 |
| Rohit Sharma | MI | 2009 |
| Yuvraj Singh | DEC | 2009 |
| Praveen Kumar | RR | 2010 |
| Amit Mishra | KXIP | 2011 |
| Ajit Chandila | PWI | 2012 |
| Sunil Narine | KXIP | 2013 |
| Amit Mishra | PWI | 2013 |
| Pravin Tambe | KKR | 2014 |
| Shane Watson | SRH | 2014 |
| Axar Patel | GL | 2016 |
| Samuel Badree | MI | 2017 |
| Andrew Tye | RPS | 2017 |
| Jaydev Unadkat | SRH | 2017 |
| Sam Curran | DC | 2019 |
| Shreyas Gopal | RCB | 2019 |
| Harshal Patel | RCB | 2021 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | KKR | 2022 |
| Rashid Khan | KKR | 2023 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | CSK | 2025 |
Now, let’s see each player’s details like how he achieves the record of hat tricks in IPL:
1. Lakshmipathy Balaji – 2008
On May 10, 2008, at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium, Lakshmipathy Balaji, played for Chennai Super Kings and achieved the IPL’s first hat-trick against Kings XI Punjab, dismissing Irfan Pathan, Piyush Chawla, and VRV Singh. He is a right-arm fast-medium bowler.
2. Amit Mishra – 2008
On May 15, 2008, at Delhi’s Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium, Amit Mishra, playing for Delhi Daredevils, secured a hat-trick against Deccan Chargers and secured bowling figures 5/17.
3. Makhaya Ntini – 2008
Makhaya Ntini achieved his hat trick on May 10, 2008, playing for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium.
He dismissed Sourav Ganguly with the last ball of the 5th over and then took the wickets of Debabrata Das and David Hussey with the first two balls of the 17th over.
4. Yuvraj Singh – 2009
Yuvraj Singh’s two hat-tricks had a major impact on KXIP in 2009. He claimed his first IPL hat-trick by dismissing Robin Uthappa and Jacques Kallis on consecutive deliveries, then removing Mark Boucher with the first ball of his next over.
5. Rohit Sharma – 2009
On May 6, 2009, at Centurion’s SuperSport Park, Rohit Sharma, played for Deccan Chargers and achieved a hat-trick against Mumbai Indians, recording figures of 4/6.
In the final two deliveries of his first over, he dismissed Abhishek Nayar and Harbhajan Singh. On the first ball of his next over, he completed his hat-trick by removing JP Duminy, thanks to a brilliant catch by Adam Gilchrist.
6. Yuvraj Singh – 2009
During a 2009 match against Deccan Chargers, Yuvraj Singh dismissed Herschelle Gibbs, Andrew Symonds, and Venugopal Rao in succession, dealing a major blow to DC’s middle order.
7. Praveen Kumar – 2010
Praveen Kumar took a hat-trick in the 2010 IPL against Rajasthan Royals and became the only bowler to achieve this feat that season. He clean-bowled Damien Martyn, caught Sumit Narwal at fine leg, and dismissed Paras Dogra by bowling him out.
8. Amit Mishra – 2011
Mishra secured his second IPL hat-trick in the 2011 season while playing for Deccan Chargers, dismissing Ryan McLaren, Mandeep Singh, and Ryan Harris of KXIP.
9. Ajit Chandila – 2012
Ajit Chandila, an uncapped player, achieved a hat-trick for Rajasthan Royals, dismissing Jesse Ryder, Sourav Ganguly, and Robin Uthappa of Pune Warriors all in his very first over.
10. Sunil Narine – 2013
Sunil Narine, known for his deceptive bowling style, claimed the first hat-trick of the 2013 IPL by dismissing David Hussey, Azhar Mahmood, and Gurkeerat Singh in his second over. He used two off-spin deliveries for the first two wickets and a straighter one for the third, completing his hat-trick.
11. Amit Mishra – 2013
Mishra secured his third hat-trick against Pune Warriors in the 19th over, dismissing Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Rahul Sharma, and Ashok Dinda. His crucial spell helped Sunrisers Hyderabad defend one of the lowest totals in IPL history.
12. Pravin Tambe – 2014
Leg-spinner Pravin Tambe was introduced into the attack when KKR needed 49 runs off 30 balls. With his clever variations, he dismissed Manish Pandey, Yusuf Pathan, and Ryan ten Doeschate, three KKR players, and secured a crucial win for Rajasthan Royals.
13. Shane Watson – 2014
In 2014, Shane Watson took a memorable IPL hat-trick while playing for Rajasthan Royals (RR) against Sunrisers Hyderabad. He claimed 3 wickets for just 13 runs in two overs, showcasing his bowling style.
14. Axar Patel – 2016
Axar Patel claimed a hat-trick against Gujarat Lions in 2016, leading KXIP to victory. He dismissed Dinesh Karthik and Dwayne Bravo by angling deliveries toward the stumps, then got Ravindra Jadeja caught behind with an off-side delivery.
15. Samuel Badree – 2017
In the 10th edition of the IPL, West Indian bowler Samuel Badree took RCB’s first-ever hat-trick, dismissing Parthiv Patel, Mitchell McClenaghan, and Rohit Sharma. Despite his brilliance, RCB lost the match.
16. Andrew Tye – 2017
For the first time in IPL history, two hat-tricks were recorded on the same day. Samuel Badree claimed the first, while Andrew Tye secured his in the second match against Pune Supergiants. Making his IPL debut, Tye dismissed Ankit Sharma, Manoj Tiwary, and Shardul Thakur.
17. Jaydev Unadkat – 2017
Jaydev Unadkat delivered a remarkable performance in the IPL, especially in the final over against SRH. With 13 runs needed, he bowled a perfect over, conceding none and securing a hat-trick by dismissing Bipul Sharma, Rashid Khan, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
18. Sam Curran – 2019
On April 1, 2019, at Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali, Sam Curran, playing for Kings XI Punjab, achieved a hat-trick against Delhi Capitals by dismissing Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, and Sandeep Lamichhane.
19. Shreyas Gopal – 2019
On April 30, 2019, at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, Shreyas Gopal, playing for Rajasthan Royals, achieved a hat-trick against Royal Challengers Bangalore by dismissing Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, and Marcus Stoinis.
20. Harshal Patel – 2021
On September 26, 2021, at Dubai International Stadium, Harshal Patel, playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore, achieved a hat-trick against Mumbai Indians by dismissing Hardik Pandya, Kieron Pollard, and Rahul Chahar.
21. Yuzvendra Chahal – 2022
On April 18, 2022, at Mumbai’s Brabourne Stadium, Yuzvendra Chahal, playing for Rajasthan Royals, achieved a hat-trick against Kolkata Knight Riders by dismissing Shreyas Iyer, Shivam Mavi, and Pat Cummins.
22. Rashid Khan – 2023
On April 9, 2023, at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, Rashid Khan, played for Gujarat Titans against Kolkata Knight Riders, achieved a hat-trick by dismissing Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, and Shardul Thakur.
23. Yuzvendra Chahal – 2025
On April 30, 2025, at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, played for Punjab Kings against Chennai Super Kings, achieving a hat trick by dismissing Deepak Hooda, Anshul Kamboj, and Noor Ahmed. He also took the wicket of MS. Dhoni in that same over taking 4 wickets in total in just an over.
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Conclusion: Amit Mishra Has The Record For The Most Hat Tricks In IPL
Amit Mishra holds the record for the most hat-tricks in IPL history, as he achieved this three times. His best bowling figures in a hat-trick came in 2013 against Pune Warriors India, where he took 4/19.
Alongside him, Yuvraj Singh and Rohit Sharma have also had multiple hat-tricks in the tournament. With the IPL evolving every year, rising bowlers will continue to push limits and break the existing records.
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