Noman Ali Makes History with Hat-Trick against West Indies in Multan Test
Author: Joy Sarcar
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Pakistani spinner Noman Ali creates a record by hitting a hat-Trick against West Indies in Multan Test Cricket. He became the first player from Pakistan Cricket team to take six wickets in day one of the series as well.
Left-arm spinner Noman Ali gets the recognition of being first Pakistan player in country’s Test cricket history to bag hat-Trick. The veteran bowler targeted the middle-order of West Indies and made them collapse in the game.
Pakistan Spinner Noman Ali Makes Record with Hat-Trick
Bad day for West Indies as the Team suffers yet another defeat on their Pakistan Test series tour at Multan. Noman is the first ever fast bowler to get the Hat-Trick in Test Cricket.
Cricket fans worldwide, including those interested in live cricket betting websites in India, were buzzing with excitement over Noman Ali’s incredible achievement. His performance not only boosted Pakistan’s morale but also showcased his impeccable skill in turning the game around with his sharp deliveries. Many betting enthusiasts closely followed the match as it unfolded, placing their wagers based on the teams' dynamics and individual players’ forms.
- Cricket fans applauded for this 38-year-old Pakistan’s spinner Noman who marked January 25th, 2025 as a historic day for the country.
- He scripted a record at the Multan Cricket Stadium by taking three wickets back-to-back at Multan Cricket Stadium.
- Even globally, he’s the fifth bowler from Pakistan to make a hat-Trick in this format. The first Pakistan team player to do the same was Wasim Akram in a game against Sri Lanka.
Past Records of Pakistan Bowlers with Hat-Tricks
Akram repeated the same in 1999 by making another hat-trick against Sri Lanka.
- Later in 2000, another Pakistan bowler Mohammad Sami fetched a hat trick in a match with Sri Lanka.
- Almost after two decades, Naseem Shah was able to be a part of this glorious list in 2020. He took a hat-trick in Rawalpindi against Bangladesh creating a record.
- It was Day 1 of the second Test series when the spinner Noman got the chance to play at eight over of innings. By the 12th Over, he also took wickets of Kevin Sinclair, Tevin Imlach and Justin Greaves creating a historic milestone.
- He became the eight bowler to take three wickets in a row against West Indies.
Noman’s Impressive Stint and Six-Wicket Haul
Babar Azam of Pakistan Team caught Greaves at the second slip on Ali’s ball. Imlach failed to strike the full deliver and attempted sleep resulting in lbw. Sinclair was the third hit by Noman caught again at the slip by Babar. West Indies was at 7/38 then.
Left-arm spinner Noman took the first wicket of Captain Kraigg Brathwaite at nine runs. The ball swept in towards the front ad and the umpire marked him out by raising his finger.
By the 28th over, the spinner Noman bagged wicket of Kemar Roach who also made 25 off 45 balls. He ended the 10th wicket partnership of Gudakesh Motie and Jomel Warrican by taking Motie’s crucial wicket.
Noman showcased his edgy bowling side in 15.1 overs by giving three maidens, 41 runs and bagging six wickets in all. West Indies was all out at 163/41.1 overs.
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