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Youngest Pakistani bowler Ali Raza claims T20 hat-trick!
22 Apr
Summary
- Ali Raza, 18, became the youngest Pakistani to achieve a T20 hat-trick.
- He achieved this feat in the final over against Karachi Kings.
- Karachi Kings posted 182/9 despite strong batting performances.
In a sensational display at Gaddafi Stadium, Peshawar Zalmi's Ali Raza etched his name in the record books. The 18-year-old fast bowler became the youngest Pakistani ever to claim a hat-trick in a T20 match. He achieved this historic milestone during the final over of the game against Karachi Kings.
Karachi Kings, after opting to bat first, had built a solid foundation. Jason Roy was instrumental, scoring 85 off 51 balls, supported by Azam Khan's quick 35 off 19 deliveries. However, their innings faltered in the closing stages, concluding at 182/9 after losing four wickets in Raza's dramatic final over.
Raza's final over began with a wide and some runs, but he turned the tide spectacularly. After a run-out, he dismissed Khushdil Shah hit wicket, followed by Shahid Aziz, and sealed his hat-trick with the final ball by bowling Hasan Ali. Raza finished with figures of 4/41, securing his place in cricketing history with his three wickets on the last three legal deliveries.
