The Indian Premier League (IPL) has witnessed only a select few bowlers achieve the extraordinary feat of claiming multiple hat-tricks. Achieving a hat-trick in the Indian Premier League (IPL) is a rare and celebrated feat. As of May 2025, only three bowlers have managed to take multiple hat-tricks in IPL history.
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Amit Mishra – 3 Hat-Tricks
Amit Mishra holds the record for the most hat-tricks in IPL history, having achieved the feat three times across different seasons and franchises.
- 2008: Playing for Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) against Deccan Chargers.
- 2011: Representing Deccan Chargers against Punjab Kings.
- 2013: With Sunrisers Hyderabad against Pune Warriors India.
Mishra remains the only bowler to claim three IPL hat-tricks, a distinction that underscores his longevity and skill as a leg-spinner. Yuvraj Singh (2 in 2009) and Yuzvendra Chahal (2, including one in 2025) are the only others with multiple hat-tricks.
His hat-tricks span a six-year period, showcasing his consistency and ability to deliver under pressure across different teams and seasons.
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Yuzvendra Chahal – 2 Hat-Tricks
Yuzvendra Chahal is the third bowler in IPL history to take multiple hat-tricks, achieving this milestone with his second hat-trick during the 2025 season for Punjab Kings against Chennai Super Kings. Here’s the detailed breakdown:
- 2022: Playing for Rajasthan Royals (RR) against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).
- 2025: With Punjab Kings (PBKS) against Chennai Super Kings (CSK).
. Records
- First bowler to take a hat-trick against CSK.
- First hat-trick at Chepauk since 2008.
- Most four-wicket hauls in IPL history (9).
Chahal now shares the second spot for most IPL hat-tricks with Yuvraj Singh, while Mishra remains the outright leader. His 2025 feat also marked Punjab Kings’ fifth IPL hat-trick overall.
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Yuvraj Singh – 2 Hat-Tricks
Key Details of His Hat-Tricks:
- 2009: Playing for Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).
- 2009: Representing Kings XI Punjab against Deccan Chargers.
Unique Achievement
Yuvraj remains the only player to take two hat-tricks in a single IPL season, achieving the feat within a span of 16 days during the 2009 edition in South Africa. Yuvraj’s dual hat-tricks in 2009 remain a landmark achievement in IPL history, highlighting his ability to deliver under pressure as a part-time bowler.
Also Read: List of bowlers who have Hat-tricks in IPL History
The rarity of this achievement underscores the skill required to dominate in the high-pressure T20 format, with only three players managing it across 18 IPL seasons.