Punjab Kings star leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal claims his second IPL hat-trick, dismantling Chennai Super Kings and tying with Yuvraj Singh in the elite list.
Yuzvendra Chahal delivered a match-winning performance for Punjab Kings in IPL 2025 by picking up a sensational hat-trick against Chennai Super Kings (CSK), helping his team secure a crucial 18-run victory. The veteran leg-spinner has now equaled Yuvraj Singh’s iconic record of two hat-tricks in the Indian Premier League, placing him among the league’s all-time great bowlers.
Chahal’s Hat-Trick Turns the Tide for Punjab Kings
During the tense encounter at the newly built Mullanpur Stadium, Chahal spun his magic in the middle overs, removing three key CSK batsmen in successive deliveries. The collapse derailed CSK’s chase of Punjab Kings’ target and shifted the momentum decisively.
With this achievement, Chahal becomes only the second bowler in IPL history to take multiple hat-tricks, joining former Indian star Yuvraj Singh, who had accomplished the feat in 2009.
Chahal’s IPL Hat-Trick Timeline
- First Hat-Trick: 2022 – Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders
- Second Hat-Trick: 2025 – Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings
What This Means for Chahal and Punjab Kings
Chahal’s exceptional performance not only boosts Punjab Kings’ campaign this season but also reaffirms his status as one of the top spinners in T20 cricket. The franchise, still searching for its first IPL title, will hope to build on this momentum.
In the post-match presentation, Chahal remarked,
“It feels amazing to get another hat-trick in the IPL. I just focused on my strengths and executed the plan.”
IPL Hat-Tricks: A Rare and Celebrated Feat
Complete List of IPL Hat-Trick Takers
| Player | Number of Hat-Tricks | Years & Teams Represented |
|---|---|---|
| Amit Mishra | 3 | 2008 (Delhi Daredevils), 2011 (Deccan Chargers), 2013 (Sunrisers Hyderabad) |
| Yuvraj Singh | 2 | 2009 (Kings XI Punjab vs RCB, vs Deccan Chargers) |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | 2 | 2022 (Rajasthan Royals vs KKR), 2025 (Punjab Kings vs CSK) |
| Lakshmipathy Balaji | 1 | 2008 (Chennai Super Kings vs Kings XI Punjab) |
| Makhaya Ntini | 1 | 2008 (Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders) |
| Rohit Sharma | 1 | 2009 (Deccan Chargers vs Mumbai Indians) |
| Praveen Kumar | 1 | 2010 (Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Rajasthan Royals) |
| Ajit Chandila | 1 | 2012 (Rajasthan Royals vs Pune Warriors India) |
| Sunil Narine | 1 | 2013 (Kolkata Knight Riders vs Kings XI Punjab) |
| Pravin Tambe | 1 | 2014 (Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders) |
| Shane Watson | 1 | 2014 (Rajasthan Royals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad) |
| Axar Patel | 1 | 2016 (Kings XI Punjab vs Gujarat Lions) |
| Samuel Badree | 1 | 2017 (Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Mumbai Indians) |
| Andrew Tye | 1 | 2017 (Gujarat Lions vs Rising Pune Supergiant) |
| Jaydev Unadkat | 1 | 2017 (Rising Pune Supergiant vs Sunrisers Hyderabad) |
| Sam Curran | 1 | 2019 (Kings XI Punjab vs Delhi Capitals) |
| Shreyas Gopal | 1 | 2019 (Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore) |
| Harshal Patel | 1 | 2021 (Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Mumbai Indians) |
| Rashid Khan | 1 | 2023 (Gujarat Titans vs Kolkata Knight Riders) |
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