NEW DELHI: The first hat-trick in One-Day International (ODI) cricket history was accomplished by Pakistan's Jalal-ud-Din in 1982 during a match against Australia at the Niaz Stadium in Hyderabad, Pakistan.
This historic moment took place in the second ODI of the three-match series, etching Jalal-ud-Din's name into the annals of cricket history.
After being put into bat, Pakistan posted a competitive total of 229/6, thanks to Mohsin Khan’s magnificent 104 off 101 balls, studded with 15 boundaries.
When Australia began their chase, it was Jalal-ud-Din’s heroics with the ball that turned the game decisively in Pakistan’s favor.
The right-arm medium-pacer changed the course of the match in a single over by dismissing Rod Marsh (1), Bruce Yardley (0), and Geoff Lawson (0) on consecutive deliveries.
He bowled Marsh, caught Yardley behind with the help of wicketkeeper Wasim Bari, and then rattled Lawson’s stumps to complete the first-ever hat-trick in ODI cricket.
His hat-trick came at a critical moment, reducing Australia from 127 for 6 to 127 for 9, effectively ending their chances of chasing down the target.
Pakistan eventually won the match by 59 runs.
Despite Jalal-ud-Din's historic feat, it was Mohsin Khan who was named Player of the Match for his brilliant century.
Jalal-ud-Din’s achievement, however, remains a landmark in ODI cricket, showcasing how a single over can alter the course of a game.
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