Irfan Pathan’s historic hat -trick: Pakistan’s flew in the very first over of Karachi Test

There are some moments in the pages of Indian cricket history that fills with pride, thrill and celebration. One such moment was on 29 January 2006, when India’s fast bowler Irfan Pathan not only created history by taking a hat -trick in the first over of the Karachi Test against Pakistan but also surprised the whole world.

World’s only record

• Irfan Pathan is the only bowler so far who has taken a hat -trick in the first over in Test cricket.

• He dismissed Pakistan’s three big batsmen – Salman Butt, Younis Khan and Mohammad Yusuf for three consecutive balls.

• This record is still unique today and it is considered almost impossible to break it.

How History was created – Ball to Ball Description:

Batsman: Salman Butt (0.4 Over – Wicket 1)

• Inswing ball

• Bat edge

• Rahul Dravid caught catch in slip

• Pakistan: 0/1

Batsman: Younis Khan (0.5 overs – wicket 2)

• High speed inwinger

• Pads on pads

• LBW out

• Pakistan: 0/2

Batsman: Mohammad Yusuf (0.6 overs – wicket 3)

• Ball in exactly line

• Swing

• Ball blows stumps

• Pakistan: 0/3

• And Irfan Pathan did the hat -trick

Background of Karachi Test match

• Match Site: National Stadium of Karachi

• Series: India tour of Pakistan – 2006

• Captain: Rahul Dravid

• Toss: India won and chose bowling

• Irfan was handed over a new ball, and he did wonders in the first over

Irfan’s response and team celebration

• After a hat -trick, Irfan happily raised both hands in the air

• All the players of Team India woke up in celebration

• This moment in cricket history has become a classic and unforgettable moment

Why is this record special?

• Taking a hat -trick in the first over of Test cricket is one of the most difficult and rare achievements.

• The opposition team dreams of 3 wickets for 0 runs is the dream of any fast bowler

• This achievement of Irfan is still considered to be the pride of Indian cricket.

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