Hattricks are fascinating. While everyone loves watching the ball fly over the boundary ropes for a six, the rare occurrence with the ball provides an equal amount of excitement to the viewers. The T20 format, with its extra friendliness to the batsmen, gives the fans many such opportunities. However, there are times when the bowler completely gains an authority.
In the 9 seasons of the IPL, we have witnessed 14 hattricks take place in the league. The first ever hattrick was registered by Laxmipathy Balaji in the inaugural season itself.
Since then, only 11 players (including Balaji) have managed to achieve this rare distinction with the latest one being left arm spinner, Axar Patel.