Lakshmi Pathy Balaji, took a hat-trick in the match against Kings XI Punjab played in Chenni on May 10, 2008.
Playing his 2nd match in the IPL after a gap of more than 2 years, he bowled well in the first match against Delhi Daredevils.
His second match against Kings XI Punjab should be a memorable one for him. He thanked all those who supported him during the stressful injury period.
The History of Hat-Trick:
Last over, 27 required. Balaji to Pathan, Six off a full toss.
21 from 5 balls: Two runs were scored
19 from 4 balls: Pathan was caught by Raina at deep square leg. Pathan did not time it well during his pull and it landed in Raina's hand.
19 from 3 balls: The batsman crossed and Chawla hit the ful toss to long off and Kapugedera takes an easy catch. Two wickets in two balls.
19 from 2 balls: He was on-a-hat-trick. VRV Singh was facing. The ball was pitched short out side the off stump, and he tried to slog it, but it took the outside egde and went just few steps back of Dhoni, who took an easy catch. THAT WAS A HAT-TRICK!! FIRST IN IPL! The last ball was missed by the batsman and it went to keeper.
He picked 5 wickets in the match giving away just 24 runs in his quota of 4 overs. What a match for him? He was given the man of the match award! Who else can get it???
Click here to read match history of Chennai Super Kings v. Kings XI Punjab!
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