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:
Lakshmipathy Balaji (Chennai Super Kings) vs Kings XI Punjab on May 10, 2008
Amit Mishra (Delhi Daredevils) vs Deccan Chargers on May 15, 2008