Yuzvendra Chahal of the Punjab Kings was the only player to take a hat-trick in IPL 2025, achieving the feat on April 30, 2025, against Chennai Super Kings at the Chepauk Stadium in Chennai
Here are the key highlights:
🎯 The Moment That Counted
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Match & Setting: Punjab Kings vs. Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk, April 30, 2025.
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The Wickets: Chahal dismissed Deepak Hooda, Anshul Kamboj, and Noor Ahmad in successive deliveries during his fourth over to claim his second IPL hat-trick
📈 Chahal’s Unique Place in IPL History
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This was the 23rd hat-trick ever in IPL history
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It marked Chahal’s second IPL hat-trick—his first came in 2022 with Rajasthan Royals against Kolkata Knight Riders
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Only two bowlers have taken multiple IPL hat-tricks: Yuvraj Singh (two, both in 2009) and Amit Mishra (three, across various seasons)
🔥 Turning the Match on Its Head
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Chahal bagged a 4-wickets-for haul (4 wickets for 32 runs in 3 overs), grabbing four wickets in five balls. His spell sparked a dramatic collapse, leading to CSK finishing at 190 all out
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This hat-trick was instrumental in PBKS winning the game and solidified Chahal’s impact as a death-over specialist.
😄 The Celebration Trick
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Inspired by a meme from the 2019 World Cup, Chahal replicated his viral “laying down” celebration after he claimed the hat-trick
Why It Matters
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Hat-tricks in T20 leagues are rare and game-changing.
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Chahal became the third bowler to claim two IPL hat-tricks—the first leg-spinner after Amit Mishra and Yuvraj Singh to achieve this milestone
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Achieving it against CSK—a team known for strong batting line-ups—underscores his quality when stakes are high .
At a Glance: IPL Hat-Tricks Up to 2025
# | Year | Bowler | Team | Opponent | Venue |
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23 | 2025 | Yuzvendra Chahal | Punjab Kings | CSK | Chennai |
22 | 2023 | Rashid Khan | Gujarat Titans | KKR | Ahmedabad |
21 | 2022 | Yuzvendra Chahal | Rajasthan Royals | KKR | Mumbai |
… | … | … | … | … | … |