Who took the first-ever hat-trick in IPL?


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The first-ever hat-trick in IPL history was taken by Lakshmipathy Balaji of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the 2008 season. He achieved this feat against Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) on May 10, 2008 at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

Key Details:

  • Hat-trick Victims:

    1. Irfan Pathan

    2. Piyush Chawla

    3. VRV Singh

  • Match Performance: Balaji finished with 5 wickets for 24 runs in his 4-over spell.

  • Significance: This was the first hat-trick in IPL history and helped CSK secure a crucial win.

This performance remains one of the most memorable moments of the inaugural IPL season.