Teen Fast Bowler Ali Raza Creates History with Stunning Hat-Trick in T20 Cricket
LAHORE: Young fast bowler Ali Raza delivered a sensational performance in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), setting a new milestone in T20 cricket with a remarkable hat-trick against Karachi Kings at Gaddafi Stadium.
Representing Peshawar Zalmi, the 18-year-old pacer produced a match-winning spell and stunned fans with his composure under pressure in the final over of the match. Ali Raza became the youngest Pakistani bowler to take a T20 hat-trick at just 18 years and 35 days of age.
He finished the match with impressive figures of 4 wickets for 41 runs, including the key wicket of David Warner.
The defining moment came in the final over, when Karachi Kings were pushing for a competitive total. On the first delivery, Khushdil Shah was dismissed while attempting a yorker and was caught hitting his own wicket. On the very next ball, Shahid Aziz was clean bowled by a precise yorker. To complete his hat-trick, Ali Raza delivered a fiery 149.1 km/h delivery that shattered Hasan Ali’s stumps.
Warner's off-stump goes for a walk 🎯
Ali Raza delivers the first blow for Zalmi 🔥#HBLPSL11 | #NewEra | #KKvPZ pic.twitter.com/JyuhmWkeS3
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Thanks to his brilliant spell, Karachi Kings were restricted to 182 runs.
Ali Raza writes his name in the record books with a sensational hat-trick. The youngest Pakistani and first Zalmi bowler to achieve the feat 👏#HBLPSL11 | #NewEra | #KKvPZ pic.twitter.com/12CmdqZXzZ
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In response, Peshawar Zalmi comfortably chased the target and secured a 7-wicket victory, with Ali Raza’s heroics playing a central role in the win.
