Pakistan’s Noman Ali created history in second Test match against West Indies, with the seasoned player being first country’s spinner to get hat-trick.
The smalltown boy from Sanghar – who made his debut for the Pakistan cricket team at the age of 34 – taking out Justin Greaves, Tevin Imlach, and Kevin Sinclair for the hat-trick ball.
As Pakistan looks to outshine Windies to make it 2-0, Noman’s spell will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the most iconic moments in the nation’s Test cricket history.
At the time of hat-trick, West Indies were reduced to 38-7, as Men in Green took control on Day 1 to cleen sweep the series. Noman’s stunning bowling spell highlighted his ability to exploit subcontinental conditions to perfection, weaving webs around the opposition batters.
The hat-trick places him in an elite club of Test bowlers, and his achievement marks a significant milestone in Pakistan cricket. It also underscores Pakistan’s dominance in spin-friendly conditions, as their bowlers consistently step up in crucial moments.
The 38-year-old made significant impact, achieving several milestones since his debut in 2021. In the maiden game, Noman got 5 wickets for 35 runs in the second innings, becoming 12th Pakistani bowler to achieve a five-wicket haul on debut in Test cricket.
He delivered several career-best performances, cementing his place as one of Pakistan’s leading spinners.
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