While the Indian Premier League has generally been dominated by batsmen, there have been opportunities when the bowlers have come out on top. Taking three wickets in 3 balls in a format where the average scoring rate is 8-9 runs per over is no mean feat. Here is a look at those 13 instances when the bowlers took hat-tricks in the IPL:
Makhaya Ntini (Chennai Super Kings) vs Kolkata Knight Riders on May 18, 2008
Yuvraj Singh (Kings XI Punjab) vs Royal Challengers Bangalore on May 1, 2009