Mohammad Nawaz Becomes First Pakistani Spinner with Men’s T20I Hat-Trick

Mohammad Nawaz made history in the UAE T20I Tri-Series final against Afghanistan by becoming the first Pakistani male spinner to take a hat-trick in T20 internationals, dismissing Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, and Ibrahim Zadran on consecutive balls; he finished with 5 for 19 alongside a quick 25 runs with the bat, leading Pakistan to a 75-run win as Afghanistan were bowled out for 66, a performance that not only secured the trophy but also placed Nawaz among an elite list of Pakistani bowlers to claim a T20I hat-trick while setting a new standard for spin bowling in the format.

What Happened

• Mohammad Nawaz made history in the UAE T20I Tri-Series final against Afghanistan.
• He became the first Pakistani male spinner to claim a hat-trick in men’s T20Is.
• He dismissed three Afghan batters on three consecutive deliveries: Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, and Ibrahim Zadran.

Bowler’s Performance

• Nawaz finished with 5 wickets for 19 runs in 4 overs.
• He also scored 25 runs off 21 balls while batting in the lower order.

Match Result & Impact

• Pakistan set a target of 141/8 in 20 overs.
• Afghanistan collapsed to 66 all out in 15.5 overs.
• Pakistan won by 75 runs and lifted the Tri-Series trophy.

Records & Significance

• Nawaz joined an elite list: only the third Pakistani bowler in men’s T20Is to get hat-trick after Faheem Ashraf and Mohammad Hasnain.
• He became the first Pakistani bowler to combine a T20I hat-trick and a five-wicket haul in the same match.
• Across all Full Member teams, Nawaz is among few spinners to achieve this feat.

Why It Matters

• This milestone shows strength in Pakistan’s spin bowling in T20 format.
• Hat-tricks are rare; achieving one with a five-wicket haul is even rarer.
• Nawaz’s performance boosts team morale ahead of bigger tournaments.