NewsPhotos Pakistan's Noman Ali To Sri Lanka's Rangana Herath: Oldest Players In Test Cricket To Take A Hat-Trick

Pakistan's Noman Ali To Sri Lanka's Rangana Herath: Oldest Players In Test Cricket To Take A Hat-Trick

In the world of Test cricket, achieving a hat-trick is a remarkable feat that highlights a bowler's skill and prowess. Throughout the history of the game, several players have made their mark by taking three wickets in consecutive deliveries, but only a few have done so at an advanced age. Scroll down to check oldest cricketers to pick a hattrick in test cricket.

Updated:Jan 25, 2025, 03:31 PM IST

Noman Ali Picks Up Hattrick

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In an impressive display of skill and determination, Pakistan spinner Noman Ali achieved a hat-trick during the second and final Test against the West Indies.

Record Breaking Milestone

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Noman achieved this milestone on the opening day of the second Test of the series at the Multan Cricket Stadium.

Noman Dismissed These Three WI Players

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He secured his hat-trick in the first innings by dismissing Justin Greaves, Tevin Imlach, and Kevin Sinclair in consecutive deliveries.

First Pakistan Spinner To Achieve This Feat

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This incredible feat made him the first Pakistan spinner to achieve a hat-trick in Test cricket, earning him a place among the legends of the game.

Noman Enters The Elite List

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Noman's accomplishment places him in an exclusive group of bowlers who have achieved hat-tricks in Test cricket at an older age. The list of the oldest players to secure this milestone features:

Tom Goddard (38 years, 86 days)

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Tom Goddard, one of England’s most prolific wicket-takers in first-class cricket, achieved his Test hat-trick against South Africa in 1938.

Noman Ali (38 years, 110 days)

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Noman Ali’s achievement came on the opening day of the second Test against the West Indies at Multan Cricket Stadium. The seasoned left-arm spinner turned the game on its head with a stunning hat-trick in the first innings.

Rangana Herath (38 years, 139 Days)

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Rangana Herath etched his name in cricketing history during Sri Lanka’s 2016 series against Australia. In the second Test at Galle, the veteran left-arm spinner dismantled the Australian batting order, claiming a sensational hat-trick.