Pakistani cricket fans erupted in celebration as national team star Shadab Khan achieved a remarkable feat in the Lanka Premier League (LPL) on Tuesday.
Playing for the Colombo Strikers, the talented all-rounder secured his first-ever hat-trick, dismantling the batting order of the Kandy Falcons and propelling his team to a dominant 51-run victory.
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Shadab Khan crowned Player of the Match ???? for scoring the first hat trick of LPL 2024!
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What an outstanding game he had!#LPL2024 pic.twitter.com/kAb2klXstv
— LPL – Lanka Premier League (@LPLT20) July 2, 2024
Shadab Khan’s career-first hat-trick saw him dismiss Vinindu Hasaranga, Agha Salman Ali, and Pawan Rathnayake. His exceptional bowling figures included taking 4 wickets for just 22 runs in his four-over spell.
The hat-trick itself was a moment of pure magic, with Khan sending Vinindu Hasaranga, Agha Salman Ali, and Pawan Rathnayake back to the pavilion in quick succession.
Jab Bhi League match mai perform karta hai yahi bolta ha magar International matches mai ????
Shadab Khan : "Alhumdulillah Aj Sy Lagta ha Chezain Behtar Hona Shru Hojaye Gi." pic.twitter.com/mBnDzlMRw4
— Thakur (@hassam_sajjad) July 2, 2024
His outstanding performance earned him the well-deserved player of the match award. The Colombo Strikers captain lauded Khan’s contribution, praising his accuracy and ability to create pressure on the opposition batsmen.
Shadab’s efforts significantly contributed to the Colombo Strikers’ 51-run victory over the Kandy Falcons, marking a significant milestone in his professional cricket journey.
