In a dramatic turn of events during Match 49 of IPL 2025, Yuzvendra Chahal delivered a stunning performance by claiming four wickets in the 19th over, including a hat-trick against Chennai Super Kings (CSK). The Punjab Kings (PBKS) wrist-spinner not only helped dismantle CSK’s batting lineup but also entered the history books with this rare feat.
Chahal’s Magical Over
The game, played at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on April 30, witnessed Chahal bowling a game-changing 19th over. Although he started the over with a wide and was hit for a six by MS Dhoni, he bounced back in style:
- 1st Wicket: Dhoni caught at long-off after trying to go big again
- 2nd Wicket: Deepak Hooda sliced one to point
- 3rd Wicket: Anshul Kamboj clean bowled by a googly
- 4th Wicket: Noor Ahmed caught at long-on, completing Chahal’s hat-trick
Chahal wrapped up his spell with figures of 4/32 in 3 overs, triggering a collapse that saw CSK bowled out for 190 in 19.2 overs.
Historic Achievement
With this performance, Chahal joined an elite list of bowlers with multiple IPL hat-tricks, becoming the third player to do so, after:
- Amit Mishra (3 hat-tricks)
- Yuvraj Singh (2 hat-tricks)
Chahal’s first IPL hat-trick came back in 2022 while playing for Rajasthan Royals against Kolkata Knight Riders.
Additionally, he became the fourth player to take a hat-trick for Punjab Kings, after Yuvraj Singh, Axar Patel, and Sam Curran.
Celebration Goes Viral
Post-hat-trick, Chahal brought out his trademark meme celebration, delighting fans both at the stadium and online. The moment quickly went viral, making him a trending topic across platforms.
Players with Multiple IPL Hat-Tricks
Amit Mishra
- 15/05/2008 – Delhi Capitals vs Deccan Chargers
- 21/05/2011 – Deccan Chargers vs PBKS
- 17/04/2013 – Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Pune Warriors
Yuvraj Singh
- 01/05/2009 – PBKS vs RCB
- 17/05/2009 – PBKS vs Deccan Chargers
Yuzvendra Chahal
- 18/04/2022 – RR vs KKR
- 30/04/2025 – PBKS vs CSK
