T20 World Cup 2024: List of Hat-Tricks in T20 World Cup From 2007 to 2024

The mega global cricket showdown ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 is has gripped cricket fans around the globe with some riveting action as it kicks off in the United States (USA) and the West Indies (WIN) from June 1 and it will conclude on June 29. Known for its thrilling and fast-paced nature, the T20 format often favors batters, leaving bowlers with minimal room for error. Despite these challenges, some bowlers have managed to shine brightly, achieving the rare and exhilarating feat of a hat-trick in T20 World Cup history.

A hat-trick, where a bowler takes three wickets in consecutive deliveries, is a remarkable accomplishment in any form of cricket. In the high-stakes environment of the T20 World Cup, it becomes even more extraordinary. Achieving a hat-trick in this prestigious tournament not only highlights a bowler's exceptional skill and composure but also provides a significant advantage for their team. From the inception of the T20 World Cup in 2007 to the current 2024 edition, a select few bowlers have etched their names into cricketing history by achieving this feat.

 Former Australia pace legend Brett Lee set the precedent by becoming the first player to record a hat-trick in the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007, playing for Australia against Bangladesh. Since then, other bowlers have joined this elite group, each delivering pivotal performances that have often changed the course of matches. Despite the high level of competition, no bowler has managed to achieve more than one hat-trick in the tournament's history, underscoring the rarity and difficulty of this achievement.

 The 2021 T20 World Cup was particularly notable, with three hat-tricks recorded. Curtis Campher of Ireland took four for 26 against the Netherlands, while the ace spinner Wanindu Hasaranga of Sri Lanka claimed three for 20 against South Africa. Besides, fiery pacer Kagiso Rabada of South Africa secured three for 48 against England.

In the 2022 T20 World Cup, two more bowlers achieved hat-tricks. Karthik Meiyappan from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) took three for 19 against Sri Lanka. Furthermore, Ireland’s Josh Little captured claimed a three-wicket haul (3/22) against New Zealand. These bowlers demonstrated exceptional skill on the world stage, significantly contributing to their teams' campaigns.

In 2024, Australia skipper Pat Cummins recorded two successive hat-tricks in Super Eights, against Bangladesh and Afghanistan, becoming the first player to achieve the milestone in T20I format and also the first to claim two hat-tricks in T20 World Cup history. 

List of Hat-tricks Wickets in T20 World Cup From (2007 to 2024)

*Last Updated on 23rd June, 2024