A hat trick is a sequence of wickets that a cricketer takes. A batsman claiming three wickets in a single innings is known as a hat trick. This is a rare feat that is not often seen, and is considered a rare event. However, there are instances where a player has been dismissed twice in a single innings. This type of dismissal is called a "double-hat trick", and is uncommon.
Merv Hughes' remarkable hat-trick
In 1988, Merv Hughes completed the most unusual cricket hat-trick in Test cricket history. He was able to take the wickets Curtly Ambrose (pt. 2), Patrick Patterson (pt. 3) and Gordon Greenidge (pt. 2). It took him just three overs, two days and one day. It is the first time that a cricketer has taken three wickets in one Test match.
Merv Hughes's unusual cricket hat triple has made him a cricket legend. Between 1985-1994, he picked up 212 wickets on behalf of Australia. In ODI matches, he also took 38 wickets. In 1988, he was in Perth and scored his hattrick.
Trent Boult's hattrick
Trent Boult became the 11th World Cup cricketer to score a hat-trick. The New Zealander was able to take three wickets of the Australians in the 50th Over at Lord's. Boult bowled a series of yorkers that landed into leg stumps to dismiss Usman Khawaja, Mitchell Starc and Jason Behrendorff. Boult said that although the hat-trick was satisfying at the time, he would rather have taken the wickets the first over.
Trent Boult is a Rotorua-born man who grew up near Ohope & Tauranga. He is the younger sibling of Jono Boult, a former New Zealand captain. He is Maori of Maori descent, and belongs to Ngati Porou as well as Ngai Te Rangi Iwi. Trent Boult was married to Gert Smith on August 17, 2017, and they have two children.
Wasim Akram scores a double hat-trick
Wasim Akram is well-known for his remarkable record in cricket. In his prime, he was one of the most fearsome bowlers, earning the nickname 'Sultan of Swing'. He has played more than 400 ODIs and Tests, taking more than four hundred wickets. He is the only player to claim a double cricket hat-trick in both Test and ODI cricket.
Akram has had match-winning spells all through his career. His most notable achievement occurred 32 years ago on this date, in Pakistan's tour of Australia. After a lead of 363 runs, Pakistan led Sri Lanka by 363 runs in the first innings. But Wasim opened the second innings with a pair of ducks, dismissing Brian Gunawardene (sr) and Chaminda Vasas (sr). The next over, Wasim took his hat-trick with his first ball.
Wasim Akram's hat-trick in 1988
Wasim Akram's first hat trick against the Windies was one of the most memorable moments in the history and legend of cricket. In the Champions Trophy match in Sharjah, he hit the stumps of three Windies players. This incredible feat earned him the man award. His innings numbers of 5/38 and 9.4 overs was incredible.
Wasim Akram is well-known for his charisma and incredible talent. He has played in over 400 Tests and One Day Internationals, and is considered the best fast bowler in Pakistan's history. He is a fiery and volatile cricketer who is the heart of the Pakistan team.
Wasim Akram's hat-trick in 1989
Wasim Akram is a former Pakistan captain who is now a commentator on cricket. He made his ODI and test debuts in 1984 and 1985 and played a key role in the 1992 World Cup win for his country. Four hat-tricks were earned during his international career. Two in Tests and two each in ODIs.
Akram's first ODI hattrick was in 1989 when he scored five runs against the West Indies. He was able to dismiss Jeff Dujon, Malcolm Marshal and Curtly ambrose. It was a vital match that Pakistan won by eleven runs. His second ODI hat-trick came against Australia in 1990. He claimed Man of the Match honors for his efforts by taking three wickets during the final ODI.