PAK vs. WI 2nd Test: Noman Ali made history by becoming the first Pakistani spinner to take a hat-trick in Test cricket. The 38-year-old dismantled the West Indies batting lineup on Day 1 of the final Test in a two-match series in Pakistan. Following his maiden hat-trick, Noman had impressive figures of four wickets for six runs, leaving the West Indies struggling at 44 for 7 in the morning session.
WATCH: Noman Ali claims hat-trick
Noman Ali, who opened the bowling for Pakistan on Day 1 of the Test match, took the crucial wicket of West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite in his second over, dealing a significant blow to the visitors’ morale. Earlier, West Indies lost their first wicket, Mikyle Louis, to debutant pacer Kashif Ali within the first 15 minutes of play. Following this, the West Indies batters faced high-quality spin from both ends as Sajid Khan and Noman Ali kept things tight, making the most of a pitch that offered substantial spin early on.
In the 12th over, Noman Ali dismissed Ali Justin Greaves, Tevin Imlach, and Kevni Sinclair in consecutive deliveries to complete his hat-trick. Babar Azam’s stunning low catch at Gully ensured Sinclair’s edge was caught, allowing Noman to achieve this remarkable milestone.
Hat-tricks for Pakistan in Test cricket
| Bowler | Opponent | Location | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wasim Akram | Sri Lanka | Lahore | 1999 |
| Wasim Akram | Sri Lanka | Dhaka | 1999 |
| Abdul Razzaq | Sri Lanka | Galle | 2000 |
| Mohammad Sami | Sri Lanka | Lahore | 2002 |
| Naseem Shah | Bangladesh | Rawalpindi | 2020 |
| Noman Ali | West Indies | Multan | 2025 |
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