Irfan Pathan, the legendary Indian bowler, displayed a reminiscent magic in Birmingham during the World Championship of Legends final between India and Pakistan. With a lethal late in-swinger, Pathan managed to bowl out Younis Khan, sending chills down the spine of cricket fans worldwide.
This delivery brought back memories of Pathan’s historic hat-trick in 2006 during the Karachi Test between the archrivals. The flawless execution of swing bowling left Younis Khan no chance as the ball sneaked through the gap between bat and pad, crashing into the stumps behind him.
Watch the magical moment of Pathan’s wicket-taking delivery once again to relive the thrill and excitement!
Irfan Pathan’s Hat-trick vs Pakistan
Pathan has a history of delivering stunning performances against Pakistan, with his iconic hat-trick in the 2006 Karachi Test etched in cricketing folklore. The dismissal of Younis Khan in both instances showcased Pathan’s mastery in generating exquisite swing to trouble top-order batsmen.
On Saturday, in a clash between the India Champions and Pakistan Champions, India emerged victorious by five wickets in the final of the World Championship of Legends. Led by Yuvraj Singh, the Indian team chased down a target of 157 runs in 19.1 overs, with stellar contributions from Ambati Rayudu, Yusuf Pathan, and Gurkeerat Singh Mann.