Leftist spinner Mohammad Nawaz As the latest Pakistani bowler to get a hat-trick, he named his name in record books, a milestone that he achieved in the final against Afghanistan in Sharjah during the UAE T20I TRAI-series 2025.
Mohammad Nawaz became the first Pakistani male spinner to take T20I hat-trick
Nawaz’s match-winning magic not only sealed Pakistan’s victory in the Tri-series, but also made him the first Pakistani male spinner to register a hat-trick internationally.
In a decisive struggle, Nawaz ended Afghanistan’s batting lineup with a fierce magic, returning 5 wickets for 19 runs. His hat -trick was spread over two overs: he removed Darwish Rasoli Stuck in sixth over Azmatullah Omrajai Very next ball, and hit again with the first delivery to the captain of Afghanistan Ibrahim ZadranSpell changed the game to its head, as Afghanistan turned for only 66, handed over a commanding to Pakistan for a 75 -run win.
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For his talent, Nawaz was named Player of the Match, and his achievement added another great chapter in Pakistan’s rich cricket history.
Pakistan’s legacy of T20I hat-trick in men and women’s cricket
Nawaz’s feat has placed him with four other Pakistani cricketers-men and men and
The journey began in 2012, when Asmavia IqbalPakistan, a pioneer of women’s cricket, shocked England in Lafborough for the first time for Pakistan claiming T20I hat-trick. He was chased by him soon Sana MirInspirational former captain, who achieved his own hat -trick against Sri Lanka in Sharjah in 2015. Together, both women paved the way for Pakistan’s growing reputation in the smallest format.
In men’s game, Faheem Ashraf Broke in 2017, dismissed three Sri Lankan batsmen in Abu Dhabi, who became the first Pakistani male cricketer to achieve milestones. Two years later, young pacer Mohammad Hasnain In 2019, he reiterated the tricks against Sri Lanka in Lahore, showing the depth of Pakistan’s motion.
With Nawaz’s joint on September 7, 2025, Tally now stands in five Pakistani bowlers -three men and two women -who have achieved a hat -trick in T20I. This mixture of contributing to sexes reflects the balance and depth in Pakistan cricket, which confirms the country’s long -standing reputation for the production of the match -winning bowlers.
Full list of Pakistan bowlers who took a hat -trick in T20i:
- Asmavia Iqbal – vs England, Lafboro, 2012 (Women)
- Sana Mir – vs Sri Lanka, Sharjah, 2015 (Women)
- Faheem Ashraf – vs Sri Lanka, Abu Dhabi, 2017 (Male)
- Mohammad Hasnain – vs Sri Lanka, Lahore, 2019 (Male)
- Mohammad Nawaz – vs Afghanistan, Sharjah, 2025 (Male)
This spectacular list throws light on the unique ability to produce match-winning bowlers at various forms and levels of Pakistan.
Mohammad Nawaz’s hat-trick adds to Pakistan’s spin-bouling rich
While Pakistan is traditionally known for its frightening fast bowlers, Nawaz’s hat -trick outlined the growing influence of spin in Pakistan’s T20I setup. His left-arm conservative bowling not only brought diversity, but also proved to be decisive on Sharjah’s spin-friendly surface.
What separates Nawaz is that he achieved this achievement in a high pressure final, a platform where the performance matters the most. His quick wickets completely derailed Afghanistan’s chase and ensured that Pakistan lifted the Tri-Series Trophy with authority. The more important thing is that his achievement made him the first Pakistani male spinner to claim a hat-trick in T20 International-one milestone that combines his personal legacy and further Pakistan’s bowling story.
