Pakistan’s rich cricketing heritage in T20 internationals is marked by a select group of bowlers who have achieved the rare and thrilling feat of taking a hat-trick. Here are some top 3 bowlers to take a hat-trick for Pakistan in men’s T20Is:
- Faheem Ashraf: Faheem Ashraf made history by becoming the first Pakistani bowler to take a hat-trick in a T20 International during the second T20I against Sri Lanka at Abu Dhabi in 2017. His notable feat came as he dismissed Isuru Udana, Mahela Udawatte, and Dasun Shanaka with three back-to-back deliveries in the 19th over, helping Pakistan reduce Sri Lanka to a below-par total of 124. Ashraf finished the match with impressive figures of 3 for 16 in his three overs, sealing a two-wicket win for Pakistan and marking a historic milestone as the first Pakistani to claim a T20I hat-trick.
- Mohammad Hasnain: Mohammad Hasnain, the young Pakistani fast bowler, made history in the first T20I against Sri Lanka in Lahore in October 2019 by becoming the youngest cricketer to take a hat-trick in T20 internationals. He achieved this remarkable feat in his second T20I match by taking three wickets in three consecutive balls during the 19th over. Hasnain first dismissed Bhanuka Rajapaksa with a pinpoint yorker, then quickly removed Shehan Jayasuriya by forcing a catch to the cover fielder, followed by the Sri Lankan captain Dasun Shanaka holed out to long-on, completing the hat-trick. At just 19 years and 183 days old, he became the ninth bowler to claim a T20I hat-trick, showcasing his lethal pace and skill. Despite his heroics, Pakistan lost the match, but his hat-trick stood out as a historic moment in cricket.
- Mohammad Nawaz: Mohammad Nawaz etched his name into the record books by claiming a sensational hat-trick in the UAE T20I Tri-Series final against Afghanistan at Sharjah in September 2025. The left-arm spinner became the latest bowler to achieve the rare feat, and significantly, the first Pakistani male spinner ever to record a hat-trick in T20 internationals. Nawaz disassembled Afghanistan’s chase in a critical phase, dismissing Najibullah Zadran, Karim Janat, and Rashid Khan in successive deliveries to tilt the game decisively in Pakistan’s favour.
This elite list reflects the country’s ability to deliver match-winning performances under pressure, further solidifying Pakistan’s reputation as a powerhouse in the shortest format of the game.
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