Naseem Shah, the Pakistani fast bowler, was 16 years and 259 days old when he took a hat-trick against Bangladesh in February 2020. This made him the youngest bowler in Test cricket history to achieve the feat.
The 5 youngest bowlers to take a Test hat-trick are presented in the table below:
| PLAYER | AGE | OPPOSITION (YEAR) |
|---|---|---|
| Naseem Shah (Pak) | 16Y 359D | Bangladesh (2020) |
| Alok Kapali (Ban) | 19Y 240D | Pakistan (2003) |
| Abdul Razzaq (Pak) | 20Y 202D | Sri Lanka (2000) |
| Harbhajan Singh (Ind) | 20Y 251D | Australia (2001) |
| Geoff Griffin (SA) | 21Y 12D | England (1960) |
Key Stats on Test Hat-tricks: Special Occasions and Player Ages
Oldest Player: England’s Tom Goddard is the oldest player to claim a Test hat-trick, achieving the feat at 38 years and 87 days (1938).
Birthday Hat-Trick: Australia’s Peter Siddle is the only bowler to take a hat-trick on his birthday (his 26th, in 2010).
Hat-Trick on Debut: Only three players in history have taken a hat-trick in their Test debut: Maurice Allom (England), Peter Petherick (New Zealand), and Damien Fleming (Australia).
Fewest Career Wickets: Bangladesh’s Alok Kapali, the previous youngest hat-trick holder, picked up only 6 wickets in his entire Test career, the lowest tally for any hat-trick taker.
Also Read: Bowlers with 2 Test Hat-Tricks | Teams with Most Test Hat-Tricks
