In the Indian Premier League, hat-tricks are thrilling moments that can completely turn the tide of a match. Taking three wickets on consecutive deliveries showcases a bowler's skill, precision, and ability to perform under pressure, making these feats both rare and memorable. The first-ever IPL hat-trick was claimed in 2008 by Lakshmipathy Balaji, who was playing for the Chennai Super Kings against the Punjab Kings. As of 2026, a total of 23 hat-tricks have been recorded.
Amit Mishra leads the record books with three hat-tricks, while other prominent players such as Yuvraj Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal have claimed two hat-tricks each.
Who has taken a hat-trick in the IPL from 2008 to 2026? (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 |
Also Read: Top 5 IPL Players Who Have Scored a Player of the Match Hat-trick
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