Yuzvendra Chahal establishes new milestones as he secures his second IPL hat-trick.
Yuzvendra Chahal blazed through the opposition yet again in a breathtaking performance for the Punjab Kings against the Chennai Super Kings on Wednesday, April 30, earning himself a second IPL hat-trick. Let's dive into the records he smashed in the process!
The Match: With Shreyas Iyer choosing to field first, CSK scored 190 runs, thanks to Sam Curran's stellar 88. The game ended on a high note with five wickets falling in the last seven balls, four of which landed in Chahal's hands.
The 19th Over Showdown
Deepak Hooda, Anshul Kamboj, and Noor Ahmad all found themselves faced with the daunting task of taking on Chahal in the final over. The result? Dismissals! Three of them, to be precise – Hooda was caught at point, Kamboj was bowled, and Ahmad was caught at long on.
Earlier in the over, Chahal took the wicket of MS Dhoni. This made him the first bowler to take four wickets in an over not just once, but twice, in the IPL, leaving Amit Mishra and Andre Russell trailing behind with only one such feat each [1].
Shattering Previous Records
- The First Repeat Four-wicket Bowl in IPL: Chahal added yet another record to his achievement by becoming the first bowler to bag four wickets in an over twice in IPL history [2].
- The Inaugural Hat-trick of IPL 2025: Chahal's magnificent display took him the prestigious title of the first hat-trick in the 2025 IPL season [2].
- Historic Moment vs Chennai Super Kings: The hat-trick went down as the first-ever against the Chennai Super Kings! In a peculiar twist of fate, the first IPL hat-trick was taken against the Punjab Kings by none other than Lakshmipathy Balaji, a former CSK player [2].
- Joining the Elite Hat-Trick Club: Chahal is now a member of the exclusive club of players who have recorded multiple hat-tricks in the IPL. Amit Mishra and Yuvraj Singh are the other proud members of this club [2].
- Leading the Four-wicket Haul Club: As if breaking multiple records wasn't enough, Chahal also surpassed Sunil Narine and Lasith Malinga by claiming the most four-wicket hauls in the league with nine to his name [3].
What's more, Chahal remains the highest wicket-taker in IPL history, solidifying his place as one of the most skillful bowlers in the competition.
Looking ahead, Punjab fans will undoubtedly be eager to see what Chahal can achieve next in his quest for IPL glory!
Interestingly, Yuzvendra Chahal's hat-trick in the 2025 IPL season against the Chennai Super Kings marked the inaugural hat-trick of that year's tournament. Moreover, this wasn't just any ordinary hat-trick; it was the first one ever recorded against the Chennai Super Kings, thus adding a unique dimension to Chahal's already impressive career. Additionally, with this performance, Chahal became a member of the exclusive club of players who have recorded multiple hat-tricks in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
