WATCH: Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s brilliant hat-trick stuns Jharkhand in SMAT 2024

The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2024 witnessed a sensational Group C clash between Uttar Pradesh (UP) and Jharkhand at Mumbai’s iconic Wankhede Stadium. The star of the show was none other than UP skipper Bhuvneshwar Kumar, whose stunning hat-trick turned the match in his team’s favor.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s Hat-Trick: A masterclass in bowling

In a gripping moment during the 17th over of Jharkhand’s innings, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, the seasoned right-arm medium-fast bowler, etched his name into the record books with a breathtaking hat-trick.

The first wicket came as Robin Minz, batting on 11, attempted to hit the ball for a boundary but ended up being caught by Priyam Garg. The scoreboard read 116 when Minz departed. On the very next ball, Bal Krishna nicked an angled delivery while attempting a leg-side shot, gifting an easy catch to wicketkeeper Aryan Juyal and departing for a golden duck.

The hat-trick ball was a beauty, an inswinging delivery that left Vivekanand Tiwari completely bamboozled as it crashed into the stumps, sending the bails flying. The crowd erupted in applause as Kumar celebrated his remarkable feat.

Here is the video:

1⃣6⃣.1⃣ – Wicket
1⃣6⃣.2⃣ – Wicket
1⃣6⃣.3⃣ – Wicket

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