England‘s fast bowler Gus Atkinson delivered a scintillating spell of bowling on Day 2 of the second Test against New Zealand at the Basin Reserve on Saturday. Atkinson’s remarkable feat not only tilted the match in England’s favor but also placed him among an elite group of bowlers as the 15th? England cricketer to take a hat-trick in Test cricket.

The moment of brilliance came during New Zealand’s first innings when Atkinson’s precision and skill dismantled the Kiwi middle and lower order in quick succession, sending shockwaves through the Basin Reserve crowd.

The Dramatic Over: Gus Atkinson’s triple strike

The hat-trick began in the 35th over, with Atkinson targeting Nathan Smith (14). A delivery wide of off-stump tempted Smith into a tentative poke; too late to withdraw his b?at, he managed only to deflect the ball onto his?? stumps.

Next to the crease was Matt Henry, known for his grit with the bat, averaging nearly 20 in Tests. However, Atkinson’s relentless accuracy proved too much for him. A sharp, chest-high delivery from just short of a length forced Henry into a defensive fumble, resulting in a catch to Ben Duckett at gully.

The stage was set for the hat-trick ball. Veteran Tim Southee, one of New Zealand’s most experienced campaigners, walked in with expectations riding high. Known for his ability to counterattack, Southee seemed prepared for a?nother short ball, given the field set around him. But Atkinson outfoxed him with a full, straight delivery that thudded onto the front pad, with no hesi??tation from umpire Rod Tucker in raising his finger.

Here is the video:

The Triple Threat: Gus Atkinson! 💥🎩

The English pacer has etched his name in history as the 14th Englishman to claim a Test hat-trick 🤩 #SonySportsNetwork #NZvENG #GusAtkinson pic.twitter.com/BtTZsWCtRT

— Sony Sports Network (@SonySportsNetwk) December 7, 2024

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A rare feat in Test cricket

Atkinson’s hat-trick is a rare milestone in Test cricket, marking the first instance since June 2021 when South Africa’s Keshav Maharaj achieved the feat against the West Indies. For England, this was the first Test hat-trick in seven years, with Moeen Ali last accomplishing it in July 2017 at The Oval, dismissing Dean Elgar, Kagiso Rabada, and Morne Morkel in a memorable spell.

This achiev?ement further highlights Atkinson’s growing statu?re as a bowler capable of producing match-defining moments. His hat-trick has energized England’s campaign in the series and cemented his position as a key player for the team moving forward.

England’s hat-trick heroes

Atkinson joins a prestigious list of England bowlers who have achieved hat-tricks in Test cricket, a tradition that spans decades. Before Moeen in 2017, the likes of James Anderson, Darren Gough, and Matthew Hoggard had performed similar feats, showcasing England’s legacy in pro??ducing world-class bowlers?.

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In the dynamic world of T20 International cricket, Sri Lanka have distinguished themselves not only as a powerhouse of batting brilliance but also as a breeding ground for exceptional bowling talent. The Island Nation’s rich cricketing history boasts a legacy of formidable bowlers who have consistently posed a daunting challenge to opposition batters.

Among the various accolades earned by these skilled bowlers, the art of achieving a hat-trick in T20Is stands out as a testament to their individual brilliance and their collective contribution to Sri Lanka’s cricketing heritage. From the iconic Lasith Malinga to the emerging talents like Nuwan Thushara, each hat-trick tells a story of skill, strategy, and an unwavering commitment to the craft of bowling. On that note let’s have a look at the list ??of Sri Lankan bowlers ?with hat-tricks in T20Is.

Sri Lankan bowlers with hat-tricks in T20Is

1. Thisara Perera (2016)

Thisara Perera etched his name in T20I history with a memorable hat-trick against India in 2016, during a clash in Ranchi. Perera’s victims included the formidable trio of Hardik Pandya, Suresh Raina, and Yuvraj Singh, showcasing his ability to dismiss some of the bes?t in the business.

2. Lasith Malinga (2017 and 2019)

Regarded as one of Sri Lanka’s legendary bowlers, Lasith Malinga has not one but two hat-tricks to his credit in T20Is. The first came in 2017 against Bangladesh in Colombo, with Mushfiqur Rahim, Mashrafe Mortaza, and Mehedi Hasan Miraz falling victim to Malinga’s precision.

Malinga’s second hat-trick occurred in 2019 against New Zealand in Pallekele. This incredible feat saw him claim four wickets in a row, dismissing Colin Munro, Hamish Rutherford, Colin de Grandhomme, and Ross Taylor in a display of unmatched skill and dominance.

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3. Akila Dananjaya (2021)

In 2021, Akila Dananjaya showcased his spin prowess with a memorable hat-trick against West Indies in Antigua. His victims, Evin Lewis, Chris Gayle, and Nicholas Pooran, found themselves at the receiving end of Dananjaya’s guile and variations.

4. Wanindu Hasaranga (2021)

Wanindu Hasaranga added his name to the prestigious list with a hat-trick against South Africa in Sharjah during 2021. Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma, and Dwaine Pretorius were left bamboozled by Hasaranga’s skillful bowling, contributing to Sri Lanka’s bowling dominance.

5. Nuwan Thushara (2024)

The newest member of Sri Lanka’s elite hat-trick club, Nuwan Thushara, achieved this remarkable feat against Bangladesh in Sylhet in 2024. Thushara’s victims included Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, and Mahmudullah, si??gnaling the emergence of a new bowling sensation.

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In a rain-interrupted warm-up match for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, Australia’s speedster Mitchell Starc showcased his brilliance by claiming a stunning hat-trick against the Netherlands. While the match was marred by intermittent showers, Starc’s fiery spell brought much excitement to the truncated contest.

Rain Alters Match Dynamics

Persistent afternoon rain in Thiruvananthapuram forced a reduction in the game’s duration, limiting it to just 23 overs per side. Unfortunately, the adverse weather conditions also led to the abandonment of the day’s other scheduled match between India and England without a single ball being bowled.

Starc’s Hat-Trick Heroics

Defending 166, Starc ripped through the Dutch top order, removing Max O’Dowd and Wesley Barresi on the last two deliveries of his first over. The left-arm pacer achieved his remarkable hat-trick at the beginning of his second over, dismissing an unsuspecting Bas de Leede. His lethal pace and pinpoint accuracy disrupted the Netherlands’ batting rhythm, and he continued to be a menacing presence throughout his spell.

Here’s the video:

Mitch starc Mitch starc-ing in a worldcup 💛

A hattrick 💥 @collinsadam #AUSvNED #AUSvsNED #CWC23 //t.co/rwRhyRGY0g pic.twitter.com/N8BOvuFT7Y

— 🔁 (@Tutterdotcom) September 30, 2023

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Resilience from the Netherlands

Colin Ackermann provided some resistance for the Netherlands with an unbeaten 31, ?attempting to stabilize the i?nnings. However, rain once again intervened in the 15th over, with the Netherlands at 84 for six, denying a conclusive result.

Australia’s Batting Display

Earlier in the day, Australia won the toss and elected to bat. The Australian openers faced an early setback as Josh Inglis departed in just the second over. However, a 57-run partnership between Steve Smith and Alex Carey steadied the innings. Carey contributed 28 runs before being bowled by Roelof van der Merwe.

Smith anchored the Australian innings with an impressive 55 off 42 balls. He received valuable support from all-rounder Cameron Green, who scored 34, and Starc, adding 24 runs to the total.

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Wessly Madhevere etched his name in record books on Thursday by securing a hat-trick in the second ODI against the Netherlands. The remarkable feat helped Zimbabwe secure a crucial one-run victory at the Harare Sports Club.

Madhevere played a significant role in the victory by dismantling the Netherlands’ middle order, thus shifting the momentum in Zimbabwe’s favour. The visitors had been dominating the match with a score of 213/3 at one stage. However, Madhevere’s spin bowling in the 43rd over of the second innings changed the course of the game.

Madhevere’s hat-trick came at a crucial stage and proved to be a turning point in the match. He dismissed Colin Ackermann, Teja Nidamanuru and Paul van Meekeren off consecutive deliveries, becoming only the third player from Zimbabwe to achieve this feat. The other two players to have achieved an ODI hat-trick for Zimbabwe are Eddo Brandes and Prosper Utseya. Madhevere’s performance was instrumental in Zimbabwe’s victory, and he was named the ‘Player of the Match’ for his all-round performance.

Zimbabwe had been bowled ou??t for 271 in 49.2 overs, but drama unfolded ?in the second innings, as in the first ODI.

The backbone of Zimbabwe’s innings was a 104-run partnership between Sean Williams and Clive Madande. Shariz Ahmad starred for the Netherlands, taking 5/43, his first five-for in ODI cricket. At one stage, Netherlands looked to be cruising towards the target of 272, with Tom Cooper and Max O’Dowd going great guns. However, a run-out and a wicket from Sikandar Raza turned the match in Zimbabwe’s favour.

Here’s the video:

Wesley Madhevere is National Treasure #ZIMvNED pic.twitter.com/YcCWJJnrGj

— Mamzi (@GodwillMamhiyo) March 23, 2023

In the post-match interview, Madhevere talked about his mentality before entering the field. “All credit goes to the teammates, the coaches and especially the guys who have known me for a long time. Hopefully, it’s going to carry on for a long time. Honestly, I’m not sure where I would like to bat. My responsibility is to score runs for the team whether I’m batting 1 or 5. That’s my mentality. Feels good to be able to contribute to the team, to be able to win a game for Zimbabwe, so many people dream about that, hopefully, I can carry on. 100%, it is always nice to win games, hopefully, we will win the last one, but we are chuffed with this win,” he added.

The win has also kept Zimbabwe’s hopes alive in the three-match series, with the third and final ODI scheduled for Saturday at the same venue.

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Legendary Pakistan fast bowler Wasim Akram picked up his second Test hat-trick on March 14, 1999. Akram, who had the mastery over swing and seam, and ability to move the ball both ways, achieved the feat in the Asian Test Championship Final against Sri Lanka in Dhaka.

During the second innings, Akram dismissed opener Avishka Gunawardene, night watchman Chaminda Vaas, and batter Mahela Jayawardene to complete his hat-trick.

Interestingly, Akram had also bagged a hat-trick in the same series on March 6 against the Lankans in Lahore.
Akram led his team to the Asian Test Championship title after Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by an inni?ngs and 175 runs.

The then Pakistan captain finished the tournament as the leading wicket-taker (15). The Sultan of Swing is only the third player to pick 2 hat-tricks in Tests after Hugh Trumble and Jimmy Matthews.

Overall, Akram is the highest wicket-taker in Test cricket for Pakistan. The pace-bowling legend has 414 wickets to his name in 10??4 Tests.

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In the 42nd match of the ongoing Big Bash League 2022-23 between Hobart Hurricanes and Sydney Thunder, fast bowler Nathan Ellis bagged a hat-trick across two overs.

Ellis became the ninth bowler in the history of BBL and second in t??he current season to achie?ve the feat.

Notably, just a few days back, Brisbane Heats’ Michael Neser took a hat-trick against Melbourne Renegades in BBL 12.

After winning the toss and opting to bat first, Thunder failed to start their innings well and lost opening batter David Warner for a golden duck in the very first over.

Ellis, who came in to bowl the fourth over for Hurricanes, dismissed Mathew Glikes on the final ball of that ov?er and picked up his first wicket of the match. The wicket-keeper batter was found leg before wicket (lbw) by the umpire. However, Glikes challenged the decision but ended up losing the review.

Ellis, resuming his spell in the 15th over, on the very first delivery (14.1), took the wicket of dangerous-looking Oliver Davies 45 (38) as Faheem Ashraf caught the batter in the cover region. The 28-year-old on the next ball (14.2) cleaned up Nathan McAndrew for a duck and etched his name into the record books with his maiden hat-trick. He is the second Hurricanes’ bowler after left-arm spinner Xavier Doherty to register a hat-trick in the BBL. Doher?ty did the same back in 2012-13.

Ellis seemed t??o be unaware of his hat-trick ?as his celebration after dismissing McAndrew was a normal one.

Here’s the video:

NATHAN ELLIS TAKES A HAT-TRICK!

But it was over multiple overs… did he know? #OhWhatAFeeling @Toyota_Aus | #BBL12 pic.twitter.com/HCFHCR9XP2

— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 15, 2023

Ellis further took the wicket of Ben Cutting and finished with impressive figures of ?4-0-27-4.

Talking about the match, Thunders put up a total of 135 for the loss of 8 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. In reply, Hurricanes at one point seemed to be struggling with 20/3 but ultimately chased the set target in 16.1 overs. Tim David 76 (41) played a match-winning ??knock for his team.

List of hat-tricks in the BBL:

• Xavier Doherty, Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder, 2012-13
• Andrew Tye, Perth Scorchers vs Brisbane Heat, 2016-17
• Andrew Tye, Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers, 2017-18
• Josh Lalor, Brisbane Heat vs Perth Scorchers, 2018-19
• Rashid Khan, Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Sixers, 2019-20
• Haris Rauf, Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder, 2019-20
• Gurinder Sandhu, Sydney vs Thunder Perth Scorchers, 2021-22
• Cameron Boyce, Melbourne Renagades vs Sydney Thunder, 2021-22
• Michael Neser, Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Renegades, 2022-23
• Nathan Ellis, Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunders, 2022-23

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