First Test hat-trick as a spinner; Pakistan’s Noman Ali took two wickets during second Test match vs West Indies to become the first spinner to do so in history in a match for Pakistan. They removed 38-year-old Justn Greaves, Tevin Imlach, and Kevin Sinclair, which illustrated his ability that age is nothing in cricket.
New Delhi: In a proud and fulfilling moment, Pakistan’s spinner Noman Ali made history during the second Test match against West Indies. The 38-year-old became the first spinner from Pakistan to achieve a Test hat-trick. He struck in the 12th over, taking the wicket of Kevin Sinclair with assistance from former captain and teammate Babar Azam.
The left-arm orthodox bowler demonstrated that age does not define capability, achieving a remarkable milestone four years after his Test debut in 2021. He secured a notable Test hat-trick by dismissing Justin Greaves, Tevin Imlach, and Kevin Sinclair. The team celebrated enthusiastically as Noman Ali accomplished this extraordinary feat.
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In the 12th over, Noman Ali delivered a well-placed ball on the off-stump. Sinclair tried to defend but edged it to short gully, where Babar Azam took a clean and impressive catch. This wicket marked Nauman’s achievement as the first Pakistani spinner to secure a hat-trick. The situation appears grim for the West Indies, who have experienced another significant collapse in Multan.
Pakistan made a remarkable beginning to the Test match, as West Indies’ choice to bat first proved to be a significant mistake, with spinners taking control of the game. The West Indies struggled greatly, finding themselves at 47/7. A highlight of the session was Nauman Ali, who made history by becoming the first spinner from Pakistan to achieve a Test hat-trick.
His remarkable accomplishment was the focal point of an impressive beginning for the home team, who have quickly put the opposing team in a difficult position. With the West Indies struggling, the first session has been both exciting and eventful for Pakistan.
