Rashid Khan, the Afghanistan and Adelaide Strikers all-rounder has been setting the ongoing Big Bash League tournament ablaze with his impeccable performance. Today the all-rounder went on to script his fifth hat-trick in the shortest format of the game.
He achieved this milestone in the ongoing match between Adelaide Strikers against Sydney Sixers in the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL). Rashid Khan bundled up the top batsmen of Sydney Sixers as he dismissed Jack Edwards, James Vince and Jack Edwards on successive balls to achieve the feat.
The video of the hat-trick was shared by the official Twitter account of Big Bash League. Sharing the video, they wrote:
“? Rashid Khan’s got a hat-trick on Josh Hazlewood’s birthday! #BBL09″
Here, watch the video:
? Rashid Khan’s got a hat-trick on Josh Hazlewood’s birthday! #BBL09 pic.twitter.com/4alJfpWzCY
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 8, 2020
Rashid Khan has been receiving praise from all corners for his blockbuster performances in the ongoing tournament. He has become the main attraction in the match as he has also been using a ‘camel’ bat in the tournament.
Though in the ongoing match Rashid Khan missed out with the bat as he was sent back for a duck, but he made sure to leave a mark with his impeccable bowling. Rashid finished the match with figures of 4/22 from his 4 overs.
Talking about the match, Sixers won the toss and opted to bowl first. The Adelaide Strikers batted first and were bundled up for a below-par total of 135. Besides, Rashid Khan, English paceman Tom Curran too picked up 4/22 in 3.4 overs.
Twitterati are now hailing the all-rounder for his yet another brilliant performance in the BBL match. Here, check out their reactions on Rashid Khan’s hat-trick:
Rashid Khan brought his team Adelaide Stars in game with a hat trick.
Josh Hazelwood won his team Sydney Stars the match with a hat trick of fours. #BBL
— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) January 8, 2020
Unstoppable Rashid Khan ?
He takes his third hat-trick in T20s ?https://t.co/6qHEitxuik | #BBL09 pic.twitter.com/spPBDK8sRi
— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) January 8, 2020
Rashid Khan creates so much joy for so many people #BBL09
— Isa Guha (@isaguha) January 8, 2020
RASHID KHAN HAT-TRICK YOU GENIUS WHAT A GUY
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 8, 2020
Enough said…Rashid Khan ???? pic.twitter.com/usvJXgvs6g
— Daniel Norton (@Norts1974) January 8, 2020
https://twitter.com/Shagufa_Noorzai/status/1214825136760741890?s=20
https://twitter.com/jarrodwalsh/status/1214811483613192198?s=20
What a successful moment, 2020 year first hat-trick for @rashidkhan_19 @StrikersBBL @BBL we are so proud dear brother wish you have more achievements in this year.
— Munir Ahmad Kakar (@munirkakar_27) January 8, 2020
RASHID YOU BEAUTYYYY!! @rashidkhan_19 What a hat trick ball ??? absolute peach ? #BBL09
— Megan Schutt (@megan_schutt) January 8, 2020
King @rashidkhan_19 got a hat-trick in BBL. pic.twitter.com/CP6a6LpiFT
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) January 8, 2020
10.5 – Rashid gets Vince
10.6 – Rashid gets Edwards
12.1 – Rashid gets SilkIt’s a HAT-TRICK for @rashidkhan_19 in Adelaide! #BBL09 #OrangeArmy https://t.co/Qe23kL3XFm
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) January 8, 2020
We are in Hyderabad, the city of IT, Biryani & the home to our champion @rashidkhan_19’s cricket team. We hoisted the tri-flag of ?? & officially inaugurated our consulate in south. This yet again proves our enduring bonds for an ever flourishing strategic partnership. ???? pic.twitter.com/hwFspS0PrW
— Tahir Qadiry طاهر قادرى (@tahirqadiry) January 8, 2020
.@rashidkhan_19 took his third hat-trick in T20 cricket. #BBL09 pic.twitter.com/cWQrYC4tXa
— Shafiq Khiladi (@Md_shafiq8) January 8, 2020
Rashid Khan Unstoppable?#RashidKhan #BBL09 pic.twitter.com/NpzkJsg1TG
— Cricjunction (@cricjunction1) January 8, 2020