Yuzvendra Chahal Scripts History with Hat-Trick, Becomes IPL’s Most Lethal Bowler with Record 4-Plus Wicket Hauls!
In a night of pure cricketing wizardry, Yuzvendra Chahal once again etched his name into the annals of Indian Premier League (IPL) history with a breathtaking hat-trick against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium on Wednesday. Representing Punjab Kings, the leg-spinner single-handedly turned the game on its head, derailing CSK’s innings and setting multiple unprecedented milestones in the process.
The magic unfolded in the 19th over of CSK’s innings when the hosts, cruising at 177 for 5 thanks to Sam Curran’s explosive 88 off 47 balls—the highest individual score for CSK this season—were eyeing a total well beyond 200. With Curran’s dismissal in the 18th over, MS Dhoni walked in to a thunderous roar from the Chepauk crowd, igniting hopes of a late blitz. Dhoni started in vintage style, smashing a boundary off Marco Jansen and a towering six off Chahal. But what followed was nothing short of a Chahal masterclass.
On the very next ball, Chahal outfoxed Dhoni, who miscued a shot to long-off, caught brilliantly by Nehal Wadhera. Two balls later, Deepak Hooda fell to Chahal’s guile, and the next delivery saw Anshul Kamboj clean bowled for a golden duck. Off the final ball of the over, Noor Ahmad also perished for a first-ball duck, completing Chahal’s jaw-dropping second IPL hat-trick. His figures transformed from 0 for 23 to a stunning 4 for 32 in just three overs, leaving CSK bowled out for 190 in 19.2 overs.
This wasn’t just a hat-trick—it was a statement. Chahal became the first bowler to claim a hat-trick in the IPL 2025 season and only the third bowler in IPL history to take four wickets in a single over. More remarkably, this performance marked his ninth 4-plus wicket haul in the league, surpassing all previous records to make him the most prolific bowler in this elite category. Legends like Lasith Malinga (7 hauls) and Sunil Narine (6 hauls) now stand behind Chahal in this prestigious list.
Speaking during the mid-innings break, a jubilant Chahal shared his mindset: “It was the 19th over, and in front of me was Mahi bhai. I knew it could go either way, but the plan was to go for wickets. With five fielders inside, I aimed to bowl on the stumps, sometimes wide, avoiding easy balls to play with the batter’s mind. The celebration? It came from the memes—I had planned it for a hat-trick or a five-fer!” Reflecting on CSK’s total, he added, “190 is a tough score here, especially with the old ball turning. But it’s chaseable, and we’re confident.”
Chahal’s heroics didn’t just rewrite the record books; they handed Punjab Kings a massive psychological edge as they prepared to chase down the target in Chennai—a venue notoriously tough for visiting teams. Historically, Chepauk has been a fortress for CSK, with spin often playing a decisive role in the latter stages of the game. Punjab Kings now have a golden opportunity to capitalize on Chahal’s momentum and pull off a memorable victory.
As the IPL 2025 season heats up, Chahal’s performance serves as a reminder of why he remains one of the league’s all-time great spinners. With 187 wickets in 145 matches at an economy of 7.67 (as of IPL 2024 stats), his ability to deliver under pressure continues to define crunch moments. Will Punjab Kings ride this wave of brilliance to a stunning chase? Or will CSK’s formidable total prove too much? One thing is certain—Chahal has once again proven he is the king of spin in the IPL.