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Ali Raza for Peshawar Zalmi. [Source - AFP]
Pakistan continues to amaze the cricket world with its incredible talent factory of fast bowling and Ali Raza is no different, the latest entrant to this exciting pipeline of raw pace and fearless new generation fast bowlers from Pakistan.
He has been a pace bowling prodigy shining everywhere and now lit up PSL 2026 with a breathtaking hat-trick against Karachi Kings on Wednesday during match 32 at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore leaving fans and experts completely stunned.
The 18-year-old showcased remarkable composure, lethal pace, and sharp execution as he dismantled the opposition lineup, announcing himself on a grand stage and further reinforcing Pakistan’s reputation for producing world-class fast bowlers across generations in global cricket for many years.
Ali Raza turns the game against Karachi Kings with a stunning final-over hat-trick
Ali Raza, playing just his fourth match of his second PSL season, has already become a vital figure in Peshawar Zalmi’s rise to the top of the table, delivering impactful spells and emerging as a dependable young pacer in high-pressure situations this campaign.
After being put in to bowl first by Karachi Kings on Wednesday, Peshawar Zalmi had a steady outing but needed a strong finish with the ball to avoid chasing a near 200 total, as Babar Azam handed the crucial final over to the young Ali Raza.
Despite being hit for a boundary and a six early in the over, Ali Raza made a sensational comeback, dismissing Khushdil Shah before removing Shahid Aziz and Hasan Ali on consecutive deliveries, sealing a hat-trick and restricting Karachi Kings to 182 for 9.
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Ali Raza joins Mohammad Amir in elite PSL hat-trick list
Ali Raza’s incredible last-over hat-trick for Peshawar Zalmi against Karachi Kings is the 7th hat-trick in the history of the PSL, placing him alongside some of the finest match-winners the tournament has witnessed over the years.
List of hat-tricks in PSL history
- Mohammad Amir (Karachi Kings) vs Lahore Qalandars, Dubai, 2016
- Junaid Khan (Multan Sultans) vs Lahore Qalandars, Dubai, 2018
- Imran Tahir (Multan Sultans) vs Quetta Gladiators, Sharjah, 2018
- Mohammad Sami (Islamabad United) vs Peshawar Zalmi, Sharjah, 2019
- Abbas Afridi (Multan Sultans) vs Quetta Gladiators, Rawalpindi, 2023
- Akeal Hosein (Quetta Gladiators) vs Peshawar Zalmi, Rawalpindi, 2024
- Ali Raza (Peshawar Zalmi) vs Karachi Kings, Lahore, 2026*
Now, Ali Raza becomes the newest entrant in this prestigious group, already carving his name into the history books of the franchise league and reinforcing his reputation as one of Pakistan’s most exciting young fast-bowling prospects on the big stage.
Ali Raza’s rise sends a strong message to world cricket
Ali Raza’s rise is an alarming sign for world cricket as the young pacer continues to impress with his raw pace and control, having already made his mark in the U19 cricket while troubling top talents like Vaibhav Suryavanshi.
He finished with outstanding figures of 4 for 41, including the wicket of David Warner earlier in the innings, highlighting his crucial role in Peshawar Zalmi’s dominant run this season as they sit at the top of PSL points table with Babar Azam leading confidently from the front.
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