In a historic moment for Pakistani cricket, spinner Noman Ali became the first Pakistani bowler to take a hat-trick in Test cricket during the second Test match against the West Indies in Multan. This remarkable achievement, which unfolded on the opening day of the match, marked a significant milestone in the history of Pakistan’s cricket team.
Noman Ali’s exceptional bowling performance started with a hat-trick in just three deliveries. He dismissed Justin Greaves, Tevin Imlach, and Kevin Sinclair in consecutive balls, leaving the West Indies team in disarray at 44/7. The visitors had won the toss and opted to bat, but they struggled to cope with the relentless pressure from the Pakistani bowlers, especially Noman Ali.
Since Pakistan’s first Test match in 1952, no spinner had previously achieved a hat-trick for the national team, making Noman Ali’s feat even more special. His outstanding performance helped Pakistan reduce the West Indies to a mere 163 runs by the end of the innings, with Noman Ali claiming six wickets in total. Sajid Khan, Kashif Ali, and Abrar Chero also contributed with wickets.
Despite strong resistance from West Indies’ tailenders Gudakesh Motie (55), Keymar Roach (25), and Warrican (36), who helped their team reach 163, Noman Ali’s brilliant hat-trick and six-wicket haul played a key role in Pakistan’s domination. This historic achievement has etched Noman Ali’s name in the annals of cricket history as the first Pakistani spinner to claim a Test hat-trick.
This remarkable feat not only adds a significant milestone to Pakistan’s cricket history but also showcases the growing strength of the country’s spin bowling attack.