Who took the first hat-trick in IPL history?


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The first hat-trick in IPL history was taken by Lakshmipathy Balaji for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL 2008.

Lakshmipathy Balaji’s Hat-Trick Details:

  • Match: CSK vs Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings)

  • Date: May 10, 2008

  • Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

  • Hat-Trick Wickets:

    1. Irfan Pathan

    2. Piyush Chawla

    3. V.R.V. Singh

  • Final Bowling Figures: 5/24 in 4 overs (First-ever 5-wicket haul in IPL history as well!)

  • Result: CSK won the match

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