In the stored history of Test cricket, hat-trick stands out as one of the most rare and most electrification tricks. In the era of ICC World Test Championship (WTC)This achievement has become even more prestigious, not only highlights individual talent, but is also a skilled command under the intensive investigation of world cricket. Since the inauguration of the World Test Championship in 2019, only a select bowlers have succeeded in claiming the honor, which is digging their names in the cricketing folklore.
Hat trick in ICC World Test Championship
From Bumrah’s rash in Kingston in 2019 For the latest heroes of Scott Bolland in 2025, only six bowlers have succeeded in taking Test hat-trick in WTC competitions. This aristocratic list reflects not only raw motion or spin wizardry but also the veins of steel and clinical execution.
In 2019, this path was launched by Jasprit Bumrah for India against the West Indies in Kingston. Bumrah, famous for his unique action and powerful late swing, destroyed the Caribbean batting line-up with accuracy. His hat-trick-desene Bravo, Shamrah Brooks and Roston Chase in gradual delivery-fulfilled his rise as one of the most dangerous fast bowlers of his generation.
Soon in 2020, Naseem Shah became the youngest for Pakistan, winning against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi. At the age of just 16, Naseem’s raw motion and unique movement left the opposition in tatters, leading to another magnificent chapter in the inheritance of Pakistan’s rich motion.
Keshav Maharaj claimed a famous hat -trick in 2021South Africa spinned to win the West Indies in Gros Islet. Maharaj’s triple-stroke rapidly demonstrated a permanent danger of quality spin in an era on bowlers.
WTC also witnessed new entries with England’s Gas Atkinson, which surprised New Zealand in Wellington in 2024, and a historic feat by Noman Ali for Pakistan in Multan in 2025, where he became the country’s first Test hat-tech spinner. Noman’s scalps consisted of Justin Greaves, Tevin Imlach and Kevin Sinklair – all were dismissed with defated flights and sharp turns, which reinforces the price of the spinner on the subcontinental wicket.
The list expanded the most recently when Scott Bolland of Australia ripped through the West Indies lineup in Kingston on 14 July 2025. Bolland capitalized on lively, famous for its tireless accuracy and boom. His three-wicket explosion not only broke the West Indies batting, but also played an important role in winning a series for Australia.
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Cricket’s most exclusive club
Getting a hat-trick in Test cricket is a career-defined moment-by doing so in the pressure-cup of WTC, it increases to a new level. Bolland’s names are now standing with the superstar of the game, celebrated by fans and apprehensive by opponents. His performance against the West Indies gives an example of the tireless discovery of excellence in every delivery.
| Bowler | Team | Oppose | venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasprit Bumrah | India | West indies | Kirtal | 2019 |
| Naseem Shah | Pakistan | Bangladesh | Rawalpindi | 2020 |
| Keshav Maharaj | South Africa | West indies | Groce islet | 2021 |
| Gus etcinson | England | New Zealand | Wellington | 2024 |
| Noman Ali | Pakistan | West indies | Multan | 2025 |
| Scott Bolland | Australia | West indies | Kirtal | 2025 |
As the WTC cycle continues and the competition increases terrible, hat-trick remains a will for the permanent capacity of cricket for wonder. Each wicket, each moment of mistrust, will be resumed countless times, the enthusiasm will echo that only this format can be distributed.
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