Noman Ali’s hat-trick marked a historic achievement for Pakistan cricket, as he became the first Pakistani spinner in 141 years to claim a hat-trick in Test cricket. His incredible performance came in the first session on the opening day of the Multan Test, where he took three wickets in consecutive deliveries.
In the match, West Indies struggled against Pakistan’s spin attack, and at 54 runs, they had lost 8 wickets. Out of these, four wickets were claimed by Noman Ali, with three of them coming in a spectacular hat-trick. He dismissed Justin Greaves, Tavyn Imlach, and Kevin Sinclair in consecutive balls during the first innings.
With this historic hat-trick, Noman Ali etched his name into Pakistan’s cricket history, becoming the first-ever Pakistani spinner to achieve this feat in Test cricket. His performance was a defining moment in the match and a landmark in the long history of Pakistani cricket.