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With extraordinary skill and perseverance, Noman AliPakistan left-arm spinner etches his name in cricket history with hat-trick in Test match in the match against the west indies January 24, 2025. The achievement not only highlights Norman’s exceptional talent but also adds to the rich legacy of hat-tricks in the sport.
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Norman achieved the feat on the opening day of the second Test of the series at the Multan Cricket Stadium. He scored a hat-trick in the first inning but was dismissed Justin Greaves, Tevin Imlach and Kevin Sinclair When delivering continuously. This remarkable achievement made him the first Pakistani spinner to take a hat-trick in Test cricket and placed him alongside some of cricket’s greats.
Noman Ali becomes first Pakistan spinner to take hat-trick 🔥🔥#cricket #release #NormanAli #Pakistan pic.twitter.com/wAZp8eavvV
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) January 25, 2025
See the oldest hat-trick achiever
Norman’s achievement places him among the elite bowlers who have taken a hat-trick in Test cricket at an advanced age. The list of oldest players to achieve this feat includes:
Rangana Herat (Sri Lanka) – 38 years and 139 days vs. Australia, 2016
Noman Ali (Pakistan) – 38 years and 110 days vs. west indies2025
Tom Goddard (England) – 38 years and 86 days vs. South Africa1938
These bowlers have proven that in cricket, age is just a number, especially in a game that requires physical fitness and mental toughness.
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Noman Ali’s Test journey
Norman made his Test debut for Pakistan in 2021 and has since become an integral part of the team’s bowling attack. He is known for his orthodox left-arm spin but his flight and variation have always troubled batsmen. His journey from domestic cricket to international prominence is very inspiring, especially as he continues to perform at a high level well into his thirties. His recent performances have earned him praise from fans, who have praised his work ethic and dedication to the game. Norman’s hat-trick not only boosted his individual honours, but also served as a major boost for Pakistan cricket as they look to build a strong bowling line-up.
Age is just a number🫣🤭#NormanAli #PAKvsWI pic.twitter.com/7zj0lvF8FB
— AREEJ ButTT ✨56 (@Areej_56F) January 25, 2025
Noman Ali 🔥 pic.twitter.com/u2IpcWHe3h
——Emen. (@AimenTweets8) January 25, 2025
Noman Ali (38, 110) is the second oldest man to score a hat-trick in Tests. The oldest is Rangana Herath (38 and 139) against Australia in Galle in 2016.
Norman is also the first bowler to take a hat-trick in the first Test since Irfan Pathan in Karachi in 2006.
— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) January 25, 2025
